H. Con. Res. 79 (Introduced in House) — Recognizing the 155th anniversary of the House of Representatives’ rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas.

That the Congress—

(1)

recognizes the rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas by the House of Representatives as a critical action in admitting Kansas as a free State into the Union of the United States;

(2)

celebrates the American belief of freedom as an inherent right of individuals everywhere;

(3)

acknowledges the drafting and ensuing debate of the Lecompton Constitution of Territory of Kansas as a significant catalyst of the debate that would lead to the Civil War and the ultimate abolition of slavery;

(4)

congratulates the city of Lecompton, Kansas, for maintaining its historical heritage as a significant location in American history; and

(5)

extends warm wishes to the residents of Lecompton, Kansas, as they continue to celebrate their city’s ongoing importance in American history as the place “Where Slavery Began To Die”.

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Jan 29, 2014viewing Introduced in House Ms. Jenkins (for herself and Mr. Pompeo) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

Recognizing the 155th anniversary of the House of Representatives’ rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas.

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