S.Res. 491 · 111th Congress
A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings.
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Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, but also on the nation and the world; and (2) applauding the development of the May 4 visitors' center as an…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 20, 2010
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, but also on the nation and the world; and (2) applauding the development of the May 4 visitors' center as an additional primary resource to preserve and communicate the history of the shootings, its larger ethical and societal context and impact, and its enduring meaning for our democratic nation.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings.
Latest action (Apr 20, 2010): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2478)
Policy area: Education · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 20, 2010
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No recorded floor vote found.