HJRES 664 · 99th Congress · Commemorations

A joint resolution to designate July 3, 1986, as "Let Freedom Ring Day", and to request the President to issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States to ring bells on such day immediately following the relighting of the torch of the Statue of Liberty.

Introduced 1986-06-19· Sponsored by Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 99-352.(1986-07-02)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates July 3, 1986, as Let Freedom Ring Day. Requests the President to encourage people to ring bells immediately following the relighting of the torch of the Statue of Liberty.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans
Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6]IA
Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2]MD
Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5]TN
Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5]TX
Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1]MA
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1]MI
Rep. Daniel, W. C. (Dan) [D-VA-5]VA
Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39]CA
Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]NY
Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38]CA
Rep. Dowdy, Wayne [D-MS-4]MS
Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31]CA
Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19]FL
Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]CA
Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1]PA
Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]TX
Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22]IL
Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]NJ
Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8]NC