HRES 69
109th Congress
House
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Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Ossie Davis.
Introduced: February 8, 2005
Introduced by:
Bishop, Sanford D.
Democratic
· Georgia
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Feb 9, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H472)
Feb 9, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H472)
Feb 9, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 69.
Feb 9, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H472-479)
Feb 9, 2005
Mr. Westmoreland moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 8, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Feb 8, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the extraordinary contributions of the late Ossie Davis for his service to the Nation in the military, as a civil rights leader, and as an actor.
Honors him as a great American and pioneer in the annals of American history.
Expresses its deepest condolences upon his death to his wife Ruby Dee Davis, his other family members, and his friends.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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