[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 342 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 342

             Honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            December 1, 2011

Mr. Rubio submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Foreign Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
             Honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan.

Whereas Laura Pollan founded the Ladies in White (Damas de Blanco) movement to 
        protest the mass arrest of peaceful dissidents in Cuba;
Whereas the Ladies in White is composed of wives and female relatives of 
        imprisoned political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, and peaceful 
        dissidents in Cuba;
Whereas every Sunday, Laura Pollan led the Ladies in White on peaceful marches 
        to attend Mass;
Whereas Laura Pollan was often subjected to physical and verbal assaults during 
        her weekly peaceful marches;
Wheras Laura Pollan brought international attention to the human- and civil-
        rights abuses in Cuba; and
Whereas Laura Pollan passed away on October 14, 2011: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes and honors Laura Pollan for her peaceful 
        struggle to bring human rights and democracy to Cuba;
            (2) honors the bravery of Laura Pollan and her dedication 
        to human and civil rights in Cuba;
            (3) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, 
        and loved ones of Laura Pollan; and
            (4) expresses hope that in memory of Laura Pollan, peaceful 
        dissidents in Cuba will no longer be incarcerated or subjected 
        to human-rights abuses.
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