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- S.RES.588
S.RES.588: A resolution honoring Dr. Feng Shan Ho, a man of great courage and humanity, who saved the lives of thousands of Austrian Jews between 1938 and 1940.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 6, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Honors the courage and humanity of Dr. Feng Shan Ho for acting at great personal risk to issue Chinese visas to Jews in Vienna between 1938 and 1940. Recognizes his heroic deeds in saving the lives of thousands of Jewish persons by allowing them to escape the Holocaust.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| June 6, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |