United States · Resolution · HCONRES
H.Con.Res. 277 (111th)
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most outstanding American entertainers of the 20th century, who broke racial barriers and created opportunities for generations of African American performers who followed in her footsteps.
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12 May 2010
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as one of the most outstanding American entertainers of the 20th century, for breaking racial barriers and creating opportunities for the generations of African-American performers who followed in her footsteps, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 12 May 2010
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 12 May 2010
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 12 May 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/277
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hconres/277