H.Res. 684 (111th): Recognizing and honoring Howard University School of Law’s 140-year legacy of social justice and its continued commitment to the training of capable and compassionate legal practitioners and scholars.

Introduced:
Jul 28, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick [D-MI13]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on September 23, 2009. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Jul 28, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Sep 23, 2009
Cosponsors
32 cosponsors (31D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated Sep 23, 2009.
7 pages

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9/23/2009--Passed House amended. Recognizes Howard University School of Law, in Washington, D.C., for its profound achievements and unwavering commitment to social justice for all people. Encourages its continued dedication to the first-rate training of social engineers. Congratulates Howard University President, Sidney A. Ribeau, Ph.D.; Howard University School of Law Dean, Kurt L. Schmoke, J.D.; and the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Howard Law School on the occasion of its 140th anniversary.

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Background

According to the resolution's findings, in 1869, Howard Law School is the first law school dedicated to the education of African-Americans.

Summary

H.Res. 684 would resolve that the House of Representatives:
• "Recognizes Howard University School of Law's profound achievements and unwavering commitment to social justice for all people;
• "Encourages the continued dedication to the first-rate training of social engineers; and
• "Congratulates Howard University President, Sidney A. Ribeau, Ph.D., Howard University School of Law Dean, Kurt L. Schmoke, J.D., and the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Howard Law School on the momentous occasion of its 140th anniversary.

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