Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and supporting the designation of an Equal Justice Day in commemoration of such anniversary.

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Bill Number

HCONRES 223

Introduced

Jun 19, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Topics

Anniversaries Bar associations Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights workers Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Equality before the law Government Operations and Politics Kennedy Presidency Law Lawyers Legal aid Legal services Minorities Racial discrimination Social Welfare Special days

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Summary

Recognizes the achievements of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

Expresses support for designation of an Equal Justice Day in honor of the Committee's work and the many hours of pro bono service offered by lawyers and law firms throughout the country.

Actions

Jun 25, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jun 19, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 19, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1307)
Jun 19, 2003

Introduced in House

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