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HCONRES 66 112th Congress House Congress Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Monuments and memorials Racial and ethnic relations U.S. Capitol

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader.

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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on August 27, 2011, for a ceremony to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader.

Directs all physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony to be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

What's happening now July 21, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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