HJRES 317 · 100th Congress · Commemorations

A joint resolution to designate June 16, 1987, as "Soweto Remembrance Day".

Introduced 1987-06-16· Sponsored by Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.(1987-07-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates June 16, 1987, the 11th anniversary of the Soweto demonstrations and Massacre in South Africa, as Soweto Remembrance Day. Encourages Americans to participate in local activities designed to commemorate the martyrs of Soweto and to show solidarity with those who are fighting to end apartheid.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2]HI
Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5]MA
Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]CA
Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19]NY
Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23]TX
Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15]CA
Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]IL
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1]MI
Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]OR
Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]CA
Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28]CA
Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31]CA
Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2]MS
Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]IL
Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]CA