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H.Res. 583 · 110th Congress

Recognizing the remarkable example of Sir Nicholas Winton who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish…

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Recognizing the remarkable example of Sir Nicholas Winton who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish Czechoslovakian children from Nazi death camps prior to the outbreak of World War II.

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  1. House Introduced Jul 27, 2007
  2. House Passed Sep 17, 2007

Commends Sir Nicholas Winton and those British and Czechoslovakian citizens who worked with him for their persistence and courage in saving the lives of 669 Czechoslovakian Jewish children in the months before the outbreak of World War II.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Sep 17, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends Sir Nicholas Winton and those British and Czechoslovakian citizens who worked with him for their persistence and courage in saving the lives of 669 Czechoslovakian Jewish children in the months before the outbreak of World War II.

Urges men and women everywhere to recognize in Winton's humanitarian effort the difference that one devoted individual can make in changing and improving the lives of others.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the remarkable example of Sir Nicholas Winton who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish Czechoslovakian children from Nazi death camps prior to the outbreak of World War II.

Latest action (Sep 17, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 27, 2007

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  1. House Introduced Jul 27, 2007
  2. House Passed Sep 17, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.