HRES 677 · 108th Congress 2003–2005, ended

Honoring the life and tremendous artistic and social contributions of Ray Charles, one of the world's most influential and prolific musicians.

Introduced Jun 16, 2004 Originated House Sponsor Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. D-GA

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Latest action · Jul 15, 2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedJun 16, 2004
  2. Agreed to in HouseNot reached

Summary

Mourns the loss of Ray Charles (one of the world's most influential musicians) and expresses deepest sympathy to his family.

Recognizes and honors the tremendous artistic and social contributions of Ray Charles, who lost his eyesight as a child, but never lost his vision to expand hope and increase the circle of human dignity through peaceful musical expression.

Cosponsors 22

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 16, 2004.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-MDAlbert Russell WynnOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-CABarbara LeeOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-MSBennie G. ThompsonOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-MICarolyn C. KilpatrickOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-ILDanny K. DavisOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-CADiane E. WatsonOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-NJDonald M. PayneOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-TXEddie Bernice JohnsonOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-DCEleanor Holmes NortonOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-MDElijah E. CummingsOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-NYGregory W. MeeksOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-SCJames E. ClyburnOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-GAJohn LewisOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-FLKendrick B. MeekOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-NYMajor R. OwensOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-CAMaxine WatersOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-NCMelvin L. WattOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-VARobert C. "Bobby" ScottOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-TXSheila Jackson LeeOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-OHStephanie Tubbs JonesOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-LAWilliam J. JeffersonOriginalJun 16, 2004
D-MOWm. Lacy ClayOriginalJun 16, 2004

Committees 1

Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.

ChamberCommitteeWhat it did
HouseEducation and Workforce Committee
Referred Jun 16, 2004
Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee
Referred Jul 15, 2004

Actions 3

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  1. Jul 15, 2004Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
  2. Jun 16, 2004Introduced in House
  3. Jun 16, 2004Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Titles 1

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Official Title as Introduced
Honoring the life and tremendous artistic and social contributions of Ray Charles, one of the world's most influential and prolific musicians.

Subjects

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Text 1

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  1. Jun 16, 2004Introduced in House

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