[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 80 (Wednesday, June 22, 1994)]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 231--TO RECOGNIZE PERSONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING 
              VOTER PARTICIPATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

  Mr. WOFFORD (for himself and Mr. Simpson) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 231

       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 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 benefited 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 deaths of James Chaney, Andrew 
     Goodman, and Michael Schwerner have come to symbolize the 
     dream of brotherhood 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 participated in the Freedom Summer 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 by the Senate, That--
       (1) June 21, 1994, is designated as Freedom Summer Day;
       (2) the Senate expresses the importance of citizens--
     regardless of party, ideology, age, race, creed, and 
     socioeconomic status--working to improve this Nation and 
     address issues most critical to their communities;
       (3) it is the sense of the Senate that the Voting Rights 
     Act of 1965 has helped to fulfill the promise of democracy in 
     this Nation; and
       (4) the Senate reaffirms the goal of removing remaining 
     barriers to full voter participation in this Nation.

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