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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of award-winning children's author Beverly Cleary.

Introduced: April 22, 2021 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2182; text: CR S2180)

Apr 22, 2021

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This resolution honors the life and legacy of award-winning children's author Beverly Cleary, expresses profound regret at the announcement of her passing, and recognizes her as one of the most significant and successful authors of the 20th century.

The resolution extends the sympathy of the Senate to the family of Beverly Cleary.

What's happening now April 22, 2021

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2182; text: CR S2180)

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Merkley, Jeff

Oregon · Apr 22, 2021

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 178: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of award-winning children's author Beverly Cleary.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-178/

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"S. Res. 178: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of award-winning children's author Beverly Cleary.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-178/.

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