OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
H.RES. 1040 · 119TH CONGRESS
This is a simple resolution. These resolutions do not become laws. They express a chamber’s position or govern congressional business; they do not require the president’s signature.
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
This resolution recognizes (1) the Greensboro Four for their contributions to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, (2) the value of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States, and (3) the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance. The resolution also encourages states to include information about the Greensboro Four in their educational curriculums.
Written by the Congressional Research Service for this version of the bill. Later versions may differ. Read at Congress.gov.