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Honoring the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis and commending John Robert Lewis for his towering achievements in the nonviolent struggle for civil rights.

S. Res. 82 · 117th Congress · Mar 1, 2021 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the Senate—
(1)
honors the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis, an American hero and civil rights leader who—
(A)
faced brutality and suffered grievous injuries while remaining steadfastly committed to the nonviolent struggle for civil rights;
(B)
dedicated his life to defending the dignity of all people and building the “Beloved Community”; and
(C)
spent more than 3 decades as a Member of Congress defending and strengthening civil rights; and
(2)
commends John Robert Lewis for his towering achievements in the nonviolent struggle for civil rights.