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H.Res. 761 (111th)

Remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Jesuit Fathers Ignacio Ellacuria, Ignacio Martin-Baro, Segundo Montes, Amando Lopez, Juan Ramon Moreno, Joaquin Lopez y Lopez, and housekeeper Julia Elba Ramos and her daughter Celina Mariset Ramos on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of their deaths at the University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas located in San Salvador, El Salvador on November 16, 1989.

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Introduced

22 September 2009

Last action

21 October 2009 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

James McGovern, Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], JOSEPH CROWLEY, Christopher Smith, Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], DANA ROHRABACHER, Albio Sires, Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33], Gerald Connolly, Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Brad Sherman, Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], GENE GREEN, Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], David Scott, Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Keith Ellison, Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Joe Courtney, Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Richard Neal, Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Jerrold Nadler, Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Stephen Lynch, Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7], ELIOT ENGEL

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law · Education

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Summary

Commemorates the lives and work of Jesuit Fathers Ignacio Ellacuria, Ignacio Martin-Baro, Segundo Montes, Amando Lopez, Juan Ramon Moreno, Joaquin Lopez y Lopez, and housekeeper Julia Elba Ramos and her daughter Celina Mariset Ramos who were executed by members of the Salvadoran Army on November 16, 1989, at the University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (UCA) in San Salvador, El Salvador. Extends sympathy to their families, friends, colleagues, and religious communities. Recognizes the continuing academic, spiritual, and social contributions of the UCA. Commends the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in this country for their solidarity with the UCA and annual remembrances of the Jesuit martyrs. Continues to find inspiration in the lives and work of the Jesuit martyrs. Remembers the seminal reports by Chairman John Joseph Moakley and the Speaker's Special Task Force on El Salvador in investigating the murders. Acknowledges the role played by the Speaker's Special Task Force, Congressman John Joseph Moakley, the Jesuit leadership of the UCA, and the Salvadoran judicial investigation and convictions in advancing negotiations to end the war so that the deaths of the Jesuits and two laywomen contributed directly to achieving the peace to which they had dedicated their lives. Calls upon the people of this country, schools, and churches to participate in local, national, and international events commemorating the 20th anniversary of their deaths. Recognizes that despite significant post-war progress, social and economic hardships persist among many sectors of Salvadoran society. Calls upon our government to support and work with the El Salvadoran government and other public, private, nongovernmental, and religious organizations in efforts to reduce poverty and hunger and promote educational opportunity, human rights, the rule of law, and social equity for Salvadorans.

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Timeline

  1. 22 September 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 September 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 September 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 October 2009

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 October 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11542-11543)

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 October 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11542-11543)

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 761.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11542-11545)

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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