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H.Res. 389 · 108th Congress

Honoring the young victims of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, recognizing the historical…

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Honoring the young victims of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, recognizing the historical significance of the tragic event, and commending the efforts of law enforcement personnel to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

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  1. House Introduced Oct 2, 2003
  2. House Passed Oct 6, 2004

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama. Honors the victims (Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley).

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Oct 6, 2004

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama. Honors the victims (Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley). Commends the efforts of the Alabama Attorney General's office for its successful prosecution of Robert Chambliss in 1977, the joint Federal and State task force for the successful prosecutions of Bobby Frank Cherry and Thomas Blanton in 2001 and 2002, and all other law enforcement personnel who worked to bring those responsible to justice.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

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Official title: Honoring the young victims of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, recognizing the historical significance of the tragic event, and commending the efforts of law enforcement personnel to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

Latest action (Oct 6, 2004): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 2, 2003

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  1. House Introduced Oct 2, 2003
  2. House Passed Oct 6, 2004

No recorded floor vote found.