H.Res. 583 · 110th Congress
Recognizing the remarkable example of Sir Nicholas Winton who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish Czechoslovakian children from Nazi death camps prior to the outbreak of World War II.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Ron Klein
- Introduced
- 2007-07-27
- Latest action
- 2007-09-17 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends Sir Nicholas Winton and those British and Czechoslovakian citizens who worked with him for their persistence and courage in saving the lives of 669 Czechoslovakian Jewish children in the months before the outbreak of World War II.
Urges men and women everywhere to recognize in Winton's humanitarian effort the difference that one devoted individual can make in changing and improving the lives of others.