Recognizing and honoring Howard University School of Law's 140-year legacy of social justice and its continued commitment to the training of capable and compassionate legal practitioners and scholars.

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HRES 684

Introduced

Jul 28, 2009

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

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Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes District of Columbia Education Educational facilities and institutions Higher education Lawyers and legal services Minority education School administration Teaching, teachers, curricula

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Summary

Recognizes Howard University School of Law, in Washington, D.C., for its profound achievements and unwavering commitment to social justice for all people.

Encourages its continued dedication to the first-rate training of social engineers.

Congratulates Howard University President, Sidney A. Ribeau, Ph.D.; Howard University School of Law Dean, Kurt L. Schmoke, J.D.; and the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Howard Law School on the occasion of its 140th anniversary.

Actions

Oct 22, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Sep 23, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9831)
Sep 23, 2009

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9831)
Sep 23, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 684.
Sep 23, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9831-9833)
Sep 23, 2009

Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 28, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 28, 2009

Introduced in House

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