HRES 677 · 108th Congress · Commemorations

Honoring the life and tremendous artistic and social contributions of Ray Charles, one of the world's most influential and prolific musicians.

Introduced 2004-06-16· Sponsored by Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.(2004-07-15)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mourns the loss of Ray Charles (one of the world's most influential musicians) and expresses deepest sympathy to his family. Recognizes and honors the tremendous artistic and social contributions of Ray Charles, who lost his eyesight as a child, but never lost his vision to expand hope and increase the circle of human dignity through peaceful musical expression.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]OH
Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]FL
Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]LA
Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]MD
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]CA
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]IL
Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]NY
Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]MS
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]CA
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]GA
Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]SC
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]VA
Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12]NC
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]NY
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC