Search Results: keywords:"30th anniversary"

  • S. RES. 846 — Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the eradication of wild poliovirus from the Americas.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:244

    S. RES. 846 recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Americas being declared free from wild poliovirus by the World Health Organization. The resolution acknowledges the efforts and contributions of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and Rotary International in reducing...

    Simple Explanation

    The resolution is like a special thank you card from the U.S. Senate, celebrating 30 years since the Americas got rid of a disease called polio, with a big help from groups like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and Rotary International, and asks everyone to keep up the good work to make sure polio is gone for good everywhere.

  • H. RES. 1171 — Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda and joining people in Rwanda and around the world in remembering and mourning the victims of the genocide.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:246

    H. RES. 1171 acknowledges the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide, during which an estimated 800,000 people, mainly Tutsis, were killed over about 100 days in 1994. The resolution expresses regret over the United States and international community's insufficient response...

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Congress made a statement to remember the sad event when many people were hurt in Rwanda 30 years ago, saying sorry for not doing enough to help back then, and promising to be better at stopping such bad things from happening again.