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A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens and honoring him for his accomplishments and steadfast commitment to promoting the civil rights of all people.

Introduced: September 12, 2013 See on congress.gov
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Dec 16, 2014
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2014
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6929)
Dec 16, 2014
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 12, 2013
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6450-6451)
Sep 12, 2013
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, on the 100th anniversary of his birth, for his contributions to the Olympic Games, collegiate athletics, international race relations, and democracy.

What's happening now December 16, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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