HJRES 317
100th Congress
House
Commemorations
Anniversaries
Apartheid
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Public demonstrations
South Africa
Special days
A joint resolution to designate June 16, 1987, as "Soweto Remembrance Day".
Introduced: June 16, 1987
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Jun 16, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jun 16, 1987
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Designates June 16, 1987, the 11th anniversary of the Soweto demonstrations and Massacre in South Africa, as Soweto Remembrance Day. Encourages Americans to participate in local activities designed to commemorate the martyrs of Soweto and to show solidarity with those who are fighting to end apartheid.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
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