A resolution recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Latest action · Nov 10, 2009 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
Progress
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- IntroducedNov 10, 2009
- Agreed to in SenateNov 10, 2009
Summary
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Recognizes November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality.
Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all children.
Supports efforts to close student achievement gaps, improve secondary and postsecondary attendance and completion rates, and promote the benefits of integrated schools.
Congratulates all those who have dedicated their lives to education and promoting equal opportunities for all students.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Nov 10, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-LA | Mary L. Landrieu | Original | Nov 10, 2009 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 10, 2009Introduced in Senate
- Nov 10, 2009Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
- Nov 10, 2009Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 901 | Recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Related bill | Feb 3, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Education.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 10, 2009Agreed to Senate
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