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HJRES 425 99th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Awards, medals, prizes Commemorations Congressional tributes Hostages Kidnapping Terrorism

A joint resolution concerning the cruel and inhuman killing of Leon Klinghoffer by international terrorists aboard the cruise ship Achille Lauro, because he did not submit to the demands of the terrorists.

Introduced: October 22, 1985 See on congress.gov
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Oct 22, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Oct 22, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Oct 22, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Awards a congressional gold medal posthumously to Leon Klinghoffer to show the Congress' admiration for the bravery he displayed while kidnapped by terrorists. Authorizes the President to present the gold medal to his widow, Marilyn Klinghoffer. Authorizes appropriations.

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Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

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