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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 7, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Recognizes the extraordinary bravery and courage of the Little Rock Nine, who helped expand opportunity and equality in public education in Arkansas and throughout the United States by becoming the first African-American students at Little Rock Central High School.
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.
Encourages all people of the United States to reflect on the importance of this event and acknowledges that continued efforts and resources should be directed to enable all children to achieve equal opportunity in education in the United States.
People & committees
Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] · D–AR
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11278-11279; text as passed Senate: CR S11279)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11278-11279; text as passed Senate: CR S11279)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10937-10938)
Introduced in Senate
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