H.Con.Res. 353 · 110th Congress
Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Introduced
- 2008-05-16
- Latest action
- 2008-05-16 · Introduced in House
Summary
Declares that Congress: (1) honors Lyndon B. Johnson for passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) extols his contributions to the United States and his commitment to eliminating poverty in the War on Poverty through the Economic Opportunity Act; and (3) commends him for establishing the Medicare Act of 1965.
Recognizes the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President and designer of the Great Society.