H.Con.Res. 361 (110th): Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope.

Introduced:
May 22, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Janice “Jan” Schakowsky [D-IL9]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on July 30, 2008 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced May 22, 2008
Passed House Jul 30, 2008
Cosponsors
66 cosponsors (55D, 11R) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

Senate Judiciary

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Last updated Jul 31, 2008.
3 pages

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7/30/2008--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Mourns the loss, and remembers the life, of Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery and heroic efforts saved over 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust. Extends condolences to the Sendler family. Honors her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope.

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