United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 402 (116th)
A resolution honoring the life, work, and legacy of Toni Morrison.
Introduced
31 October 2019
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Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357; text: CR S6343-6344)
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Summary
This resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of author Toni Morrison on the occasion of her death. The resolution recognizes Toni Morrison as (1) one of the most formidable scholars, educators, and authors of the United States; and (2) a writer of the stature of other great literary figures of the United States, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and William Faulkner. Finally, the resolution honors the life of Toni Morrison and her achievements in the humanities and literature.
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4 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 31 October 2019
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 31 October 2019
Passed Senate
summary · EN · 31 October 2019
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 31 October 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/402
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/sres/402