[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 457 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 457

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         June 21, 1994.
Whereas on June 21, 1964, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner 
        gave their lives at a young age in an effort to guarantee the rights 
        that are the birthright of every citizen of the United States, 
        particularly the right to vote;
Whereas James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner were part of a 
        movement that helped to achieve the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 
        1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other milestones in the progress 
        of this Nation toward achieving the goal of ensuring equal rights, equal 
        opportunities and equal justice for all;
Whereas during the 30 years after the deaths of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, 
        and Michael Schwerner, this Nation has benefitted tremendously from the 
        removal of many barriers to full participation by every citizen of this 
        Nation in political, educational and economic life;
Whereas the lives and resultant deaths of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and 
        Michael Schwerner have come to symbolize the dream of brotherhood and 
        sisterhood among citizens of this Nation from all races, religions and 
        ethnic backgrounds and serve to inspire all citizens--in particular 
        young citizens--to be dedicated to the ideals of justice, equality, 
        citizenship and community;
Whereas the lifework of these men and thousands of other young students who 
        traveled to Mississippi remains unfinished until all barriers are 
        removed that bar the full participation of every citizen of this Nation 
        in the democratic process of this Nation, especially the electoral 
        process; and
Whereas the Nation continues to need the leadership and involvement of all its 
        citizens, in particular the young, in solving problems in their 
        communities and improving the lives of those in need: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
            (1) June 21, 1994, is designated as Freedom Summer Remembrance Day;
            (2) the House of Representatives expresses the importance of 
        citizens--regardless of party, ideology, age, race, creed, and socio-
        economic status--working to improve this Nation and address issues most 
        critical to their communities;
            (3) the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has helped to fulfill the promise 
        of democracy in this Nation; and
            (4) the House of Representatives reaffirms the goal of removing 
        remaining barriers to full voter participation in this Nation.
            Attest:






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