[Journal of the House of Representatives, 1994]
[Tuesday, June 21, 1994 (66), Para 66.27 Freedom Summer Rememberance Day]
[Page 1133]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]

Para. 66.27  freedom summer rememberance day

  On motion of Mr. WYNN, by unanimous consent, the Committee on Post 
Office and Civil Service and the Committee on the Judiciary were 
discharged from further consideration of the following resolution (H. 
Res. 457):

       Whereas on June 21, 1964, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and 
     Michael Schwerner gave their lives at a young age in an 
     effort to guarantee the rights that are the birthright of 
     every citizen of the United States, particularly the right to 
     vote;
       Whereas James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner 
     were part of a movement that helped to achieve the passage of 
     the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 
     and other milestones in the progress of this Nation toward 
     achieving the goal of ensuring equal rights, equal 
     opportunities and equal justice for all;
       Whereas during the 30 years after the deaths of James 
     Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, this Nation 
     has benefitted tremendously from the removal of many barriers 
     to full participation by every citizen of this nation in 
     political, educational and economic life;
       Whereas the lives and resultant deaths of James Chaney, 
     Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner have come to symbolize 
     the dream of brotherhood and sisterhood among citizens of 
     this Nation from all races, religions and ethnic backgrounds 
     and serve to inspire all citizens--in particular young 
     citizens--to be dedicated to the ideals of justice, equality, 
     citizenship and community;
       Whereas the lifework of these men and thousands of other 
     young students who traveled to Mississippi remains unfinished 
     until all barriers are removed that bar the full 
     participation of every citizen of this Nation in the 
     democratic process of this Nation, especially the electoral 
     process; and
       Whereas the Nation continues to need the leadership and 
     involvement of all its citizens, in particular the young, in 
     solving problems in their communities and improving the lives 
     of those in need: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, that it is the sense of the House of 
     Representatives that--
       (1) June 21, 1994, is designated as Freedom Summer 
     Remembrance Day;
       (2) the House of Representatives expresses the importance 
     of citizens--regardless of party, ideology, age, race, creed, 
     and socio-economic status--working to improve this Nation and 
     address issues most critical to their communities;
       (3) the Voting Rights Act of 1965 has helped to fulfill the 
     promise of democracy in this Nation; and
       (4) the House of Representatives reaffirms the goal of 
     removing remaining barriers to full voter participation in 
     this Nation.

  When said resolution was considered and agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said resolution was agreed to 
was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.