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114th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 109
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 4, 2016Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present
the Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who participated in the
1965 Selma to Montgomery marches.
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Use of Emancipation Hall for ceremony to present Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who
participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches
Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on February 24, 2016, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiers who participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, in recognition of their heroic bravery and sacrifice, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives February 3, 2016.Karen L. Haas,Clerk