Condemns the actions which occurred in Laramie, Wyoming, whereby Matthew Shepard was physically beaten, tortured, tied to a wooden fence, and left for dead, resulting in his death.
Urges each Member of Congress and every U.S. citizen to join in denouncing and encouraging others to denounce this outrageous murder.
Pledges to: (1) join in efforts to bring an end to such crimes and to encourage all Americans to dedicate themselves to ending violence in the United States; and (2) fight the sort of prejudice and intolerance that leads to the murder of innocent people.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Gekas moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10928-10935)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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