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H.Res. 329 (111th): Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana.
- Introduced:
- Apr 02, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Victor “Vic” Snyder [D-AR2]
- Status:
- Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
4/27/2009--Passed House amended. Recognizes the 144-year anniversary of the explosion of the steamboat ship SS Sultana on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865. Honors the memory of the Union soldiers and other passengers who lost their lives in the disaster. Regrets the lack of military and civilian oversight that led to the explosion and tremendous loss of life. Rededicates the honoring of all of our veterans and military families with the highest level of support in quality resources, equipment, and services.
House Republican Conference Summary
The summary below was written by the House Republican Conference, which is the caucus of Republicans in the House of Representatives.
This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hres329.
Background
According to the resolution's findings, on April 27, 1865, the steamboat ship SS Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River north of Memphis, Tennessee. The explosion is considered the worst maritime disaster in American history. Roughly 1,800 of the 2,400 passengers aboard lost their lives in the tragedy. 2,000 of these passengers were Union prisoners of war recently released from the Confederate Andersonville and Cahaba prison camps in Alabama. The explosion was presumed to have been caused by a defective boiler trying to overcome the current of the Mississippi River.
Summary
H.Res. 329 resolves that the House of Representatives:
• "Recognizes the 144-year anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana;
• "Honors the memory of the soldiers and passengers who lost their lives in this disaster;
• "Regrets the lack of military and civilian oversight that led to the explosion and tremendous loss of life; and
• "Rededicates itself to honoring all our veterans and military families with the highest level of support in quality resources, equipment and services."
House Democratic Caucus Summary
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