S. Res. 579 (Introduced in Senate) — Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth.

That the Senate—

(1)

honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela;

(2)

celebrates the leadership and commitment of Nelson Mandela to fighting discrimination, poverty, and inequality and to promoting human rights and justice for all;

(3)

recognizes the shared history between South Africa and the United States, the embedded legacies of racial discrimination and division in both countries, and the shared and continuing efforts to overcome those challenges in the manner exemplified by Nelson Mandela;

(4)

encourages the Administration of President Donald Trump to foster the enduring relationship between the people and governments of South Africa and the United States; and

(5)

encourages people around the world to reflect on the importance of tolerance, forgiveness, and peace in honor of the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela.

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Jul 18, 2018viewing Introduced in Senate Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Flake, Mr. Booker, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Jones, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Reed, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Baldwin, Ms. Warren, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Donnelly, and Mr. Whitehouse) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth.

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