Recognizing and honoring the life achievements of Katherine Dunham for being one of the world's most respected dancers, a teacher, mentor, choreographer, author, actress, and humanitarian.
Latest action · Jul 14, 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 23, 2006
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Recognizes Katherine Dunham for: (1) being one the world's most respected dancers; (2) her work as a teacher, mentor, choreographer, philosopher, author, and actress; (3) her dedication to improving the opportunities in the arts that are available to youth; and (4) her lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 23, 2006.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IL | Jerry F. Costello | Original | May 23, 2006 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 14, 2006Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
- May 23, 2006Introduced in House
- May 23, 2006Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 110 | Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater, music, and education, as well as for her work as an activist striving for racial equality throughout the world. | Related bill | Apr 18, 2005 |
| HRES 847 | Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham and extending condolences to her family on her death. | Related bill | Jul 14, 2006 |
| HRES 859 | Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham and extending condolences to her family on her death. | Related bill | Jul 24, 2006 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
- Artists
- Arts
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Authors and authorship
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Civil rights workers
- Commemorations
- Congressional tributes
- Education
- Entertainers
- Families
- Government Operations and Politics
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- Performing arts
- Teachers
- Theater
- Youth services
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 23, 2006Introduced in House
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