Congress 108 - SCONRES 54 - A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accomplishments, designating a Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, and for other purposes.

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Blacks Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights workers Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Minorities Special weeks

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends Medgar Wiley Evers (a pioneer in the fight for racial justice) and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams (the first female to chair the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), for their lives and accomplishments.

Designates June 9 through 16, 2003, as the Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance.

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Jun 12, 2003

Held at the desk.
Jun 12, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 12, 2003

Received in the House.
Jun 11, 2003

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7738-7739; text as passed Senate: CR S7738-7739; text of measure as introduced: CR S7731)
Jun 11, 2003

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7738-7739; text as passed Senate: CR S7738-7739; text of measure as introduced: CR S7731)
Jun 11, 2003

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