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]

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.

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Title

A resolution recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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History

DateChamberAction
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.

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