Congress 107 - HCONRES 150 - Expressing the sense of Congress that Erik Weihenmayer's achievement of becoming the first blind person to climb Mount Everest demonstrates the abilities and potential of all blind people and other individuals with disabilities.

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Athletes Blind Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Disabled Mountains Nepal Outdoor recreation Public Lands and Natural Resources South Asia Sports and Recreation

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Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Erik Weihenmayer's achievement of becoming the first blind person to climb Mount Everest demonstrates the abilities and potential of all blind people and other individuals with disabilities; and (2) such individuals can overcome almost any obstacle if they are provided with the appropriate resources.

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Jul 10, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3831)
Jun 7, 2001

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 6, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2001

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2904-2905)
Jun 6, 2001

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2904-2905)
Jun 6, 2001

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 150.
Jun 6, 2001

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2904-2907)
Jun 6, 2001

Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 5, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 5, 2001

Introduced in House

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