H.Res. 620 · 108th Congress
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- C. Cox
- Introduced
- 2004-05-04
- Latest action
- 2004-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Summary
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education.
Encourages all Americans to consider the importance of the victory for equality under law achieved because of such Supreme Court decision.
Recognizes that the struggle for equality under law continues in the United States and around the world.
Affirms the Declaration of Independence, including that all persons are created equal and "are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Pledges to diligently defend and advance equality under law for all persons.