[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 207 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 207

 Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil 
                                  War.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 6, 2011

 Mr. Israel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil 
                                  War.

Whereas the American Civil War started on April 12, 1861, with the bombardment 
        of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina;
Whereas the American Civil War was the bloodiest four years in American history, 
        resulting in the death of approximately 620,000 soldiers and sailors and 
        an unknown number of civilians;
Whereas more than three million soldiers and sailors courageously fought in the 
        American Civil War;
Whereas the American people must not forget the tremendous sacrifice made on the 
        battlefield and in the homefront during the American Civil War;
Whereas the American Civil War transformed the United States by paving the way 
        for Civil Rights legislation for decades to come;
Whereas the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War is a time for Americans 
        to reflect upon the significance of the war and its impact on modern-day 
        America;
Whereas preserving the memory of the American Civil War will help ensure that 
        future generations of Americans remember the lessons learned from this 
        part of American history; and
Whereas it is proper for the United States to recognize April 12 as an important 
        day in American history: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 150th 
anniversary of the start of the American Civil War.
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