H.Res. 509 · 108th Congress
Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Thurgood Marshall and encouraging Congress to award him the Congressional Gold Medal.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Donald Payne
- Introduced
- 2004-01-30
- Latest action
- 2004-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Summary
Honors the dedication and achievements of the late Thurgood Marshall (the first African-American Justice to serve on the Supreme Court). Calls upon upon Americans to recognize Marshall's contributions to the struggle for equal rights and justice in the United States. Encourages Congress to award Marshall the Congressional Gold Medal.