HRES 69 · 109th Congress · Commemorations

Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Ossie Davis.

Introduced 2005-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]· House

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Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2005-02-09)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the extraordinary contributions of the late Ossie Davis for his service to the Nation in the military, as a civil rights leader, and as an actor. Honors him as a great American and pioneer in the annals of American history. Expresses its deepest condolences upon his death to his wife Ruby Dee Davis, his other family members, and his friends.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans
Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]GA
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]GA
Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]GA
Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-8]GA
Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]MD
Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]LA
Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]MA
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]NY
Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]NJ
Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]CA
Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]WA
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]AZ
Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]CA
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]MA
Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]CO
Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]MI
Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX