A resolution celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

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Bill Number

SRES 72

Introduced

Feb 28, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1505)

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Canada Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Historic sites and heritage areas Lakes and rivers Michigan Monuments and memorials Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

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Summary

Celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Expresses support for the official recognition, by national and international entities, of the Detroit River as an area of historic importance to the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom.

Actions

Feb 28, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1505)
Feb 28, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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