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H.J.Res. 317 (100th)

A joint resolution to designate June 16, 1987, as "Soweto Remembrance Day".

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Introduced

16 June 1987

Last action

1 July 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

Sponsors

Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]

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Summary

Designates June 16, 1987, the 11th anniversary of the Soweto demonstrations and Massacre in South Africa, as Soweto Remembrance Day. Encourages Americans to participate in local activities designed to commemorate the martyrs of Soweto and to show solidarity with those who are fighting to end apartheid.

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Timeline

  1. 16 June 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 July 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Source: Committee

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