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SRES 494

A resolution observing the 50th anniversary of the date on which the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, and remembering the 29 lives lost in one of the worst storms ever recorded on the Great Lakes.

119th Congress Introduced by Tammy Baldwin and 7 co-sponsors

Overview: SRES 494 is a Senate resolution observing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975, and remembering the 29 li

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Bill Summary · SRES 494

Overview: SRES 494 is a Senate resolution observing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975, and remembering the 29 lives lost in one of the worst storms ever recorded on the Great Lakes.

Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to commemorate the tragic event and honor the memory of the 29 crew members who perished when the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a severe storm on Lake Superior. It seeks to raise awareness of the historical significance of this maritime disaster.

Key Provisions:
- Observes the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975
- Remembers the 29 lives lost in the disaster, one of the worst storms ever recorded on the Great Lakes
- Expresses the Senate's solemn remembrance and respect for the crew members who perished

Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution primarily affects the families and loved ones of the 29 crew members who lost their lives in the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. It also impacts the broader maritime and Great Lakes communities, who may find solace in the Senate's recognition of this tragic event.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: SRES 494 has been introduced in the Senate and is currently in the legislative process. If passed, the resolution would be an official expression of the Senate's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sinking.

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