Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island.

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

Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Senator Claiborne Pell, a former member of the U.S. Senate.

Emphasizes that, among his legislative accomplishments, he changed the face of higher education by enabling millions of low- and middle-income students to achieve the dream of a college education.

Recognizes the federal Pell grants, the educational grants that bear his name, as a significant part of Senator Pell's legacy.

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