[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 183 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S8156]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 342--HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LAURA POLLAN

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

                              S. Res. 342

       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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