US SR350 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on November 10 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-11-10 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 10 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-11-10 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana. Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality. Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all children. Supports efforts to close student achievement gaps, improve secondary and postsecondary attendance and completion rates, and promote the benefits of integrated schools. Congratulates all those who have dedicated their lives to education and promoting equal opportunities for all students.
Title
A resolution recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sponsors
Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI] | Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-11-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350) |
Same As/Similar To
HR901 (Related) 2010-02-03 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Judges
Louisiana
Racial and ethnic relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Judges
Louisiana
Racial and ethnic relations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/350/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres350/BILLS-111sres350ats.pdf |