A resolution honoring the life and legacy of award-winning children's author Beverly Cleary.

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Senate Introduced Apr 22, 2021
Senate Passed Apr 22, 2021

This resolution honors the life and legacy of award-winning children's author Beverly Cleary, expresses profound regret at the announcement of her passing, and recognizes her as one of the most significant and successful authors of the 20th century.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Apr 22, 2021

The resolution extends the sympathy of the Senate to the family of Beverly Cleary.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of award-winning children's author Beverly Cleary.

Latest action (Apr 22, 2021): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2182; text: CR S2180)

Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 22, 2021

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

Senate Introduced Apr 22, 2021
Senate Passed Apr 22, 2021

No recorded floor vote found.