United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 579 (111th)
A resolution honoring the life of Manute Bol and expressing the condolences of the Senate on his passing.
Introduced
13 July 2010
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Status
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6980-6981)
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10 August 2026
Summary
Expresses profound sorrow at the death of Manute Bol and gratitude for Bol's passion and determination in raising awareness of human rights abuses and his dedication to bringing peace to Sudan. Encourages the NCAA and the NBA to pursue exhibition games with a Sudanese basketball team to increase awareness of the political and humanitarian situation in Sudan, with the proceeds donated toward the construction of reconciliation schools in Sudan.
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6 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 5 August 2010
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 5 August 2010
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 5 August 2010
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 July 2010
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 July 2010
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 13 July 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/579
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/sres/579