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House resolution honors the 1864 legislation establishing collegiate programs at Gallaudet University

Original title: Recognizing and honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University.

April 20, 2009

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Apr 20, 2009

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution acknowledges the federal government's historical role in establishing higher education opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Gallaudet University.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Gallaudet University

The university is the subject of the commemorative recognition regarding its historical authorization.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution formally recognizes and honors the signing of the 1864 legislation by President Abraham Lincoln that authorized the creation of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University. The measure serves as a commemorative statement regarding the university's historical founding.

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Why It Matters

The resolution acknowledges the federal government's historical role in establishing higher education opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Gallaudet University.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It is a commemorative measure that formally recognizes and honors the historical signing of the 1864 law that established collegiate programs at Gallaudet University.

Does this resolution change any laws or funding?

No, this is a concurrent resolution intended to honor a historical event and does not change current laws or provide new funding.

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Commemorative Legislative Pattern

The use of HCONRES for historical recognition is a standard procedural mechanism for Congress to express institutional sentiment without creating binding law.

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Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The committee to which the resolution was referred”Map →

organizationGallaudet University“The institution whose collegiate program authorization is being honored”Map →

personAbraham Lincoln“President who signed the original 1864 legislation”Map →

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