A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan.

Bill Number: 
S. Res. 342
Bill Status: 
Bill approved by Committee, but not passed by House or Senate
Bill Location: 
Senate
Date of Last Action: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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S.RES.342 -- Honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan. (Reported in Senate - RS)

SRES 342 RS

Calendar No. 321

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 342

Honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

December 1, 2011

Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. NELSON of Florida, and Mr. MENENDEZ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

February 14, 2012

Reported by Mr. KERRY, without amendment

RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan.

Whereas Laura Pollan founded the Ladies in White (Damas de Blanco) movement to protest the mass arrest of peaceful dissidents in Cuba;

Whereas the Ladies in White is composed of wives and female relatives of imprisoned political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, and peaceful dissidents in Cuba;

Whereas every Sunday, Laura Pollan led the Ladies in White on peaceful marches to attend Mass;

Whereas Laura Pollan was often subjected to physical and verbal assaults during her weekly peaceful marches;

Wheras Laura Pollan brought international attention to the human- and civil-rights abuses in Cuba; and

Whereas Laura Pollan passed away on October 14, 2011: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate--
      (1) recognizes and honors Laura Pollan for her peaceful struggle to bring human rights and democracy to Cuba;

      (2) honors the bravery of Laura Pollan and her dedication to human and civil rights in Cuba;

      (3) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Laura Pollan; and

      (4) expresses hope that in memory of Laura Pollan, peaceful dissidents in Cuba will no longer be incarcerated or subjected to human-rights abuses.

Calendar No. 321

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 342

RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and legacy of Laura Pollan.

February 14, 2012

Reported without amendment