H.Res. 159 · 108th Congress
Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel.
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26 cosponsors · 25 D, 1 R
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- House Introduced Mar 25, 2003
- House Passed Jun 2, 2003 373–0
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jun 2, 2003
Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives upon the death of Irma Rangel (first Mexican-American woman ever elected to the Texas House of Representatives) on March 18, 2003, and extends condolences to her family.
Expresses its deep gratitude to Irma Rangel and her family for the service that she rendered to the State of Texas.
Recognizes with appreciation and respect Irma Rangel's exemplary commitment to public service and her constituents, and esteems her as a role model for generations to come in South Texas and the entire Nation.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel.
Latest action (Jun 2, 2003): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 25, 2003
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- House Introduced Mar 25, 2003
- House Passed Jun 2, 2003 373–0
Final vote · House · Jun 2, 2003
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert