A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution mourns the passing of Reverend Richard Smallwood, honors his life and legacy as a legendary gospel music artist, and requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to his family, Howard University, and Metropolitan Baptist Church of the District of Columbia.
Who Benefits and How
The family of Reverend Richard Smallwood receives official Senate recognition honoring his legacy. Howard University and Metropolitan Baptist Church of the District of Columbia are acknowledged for their connection to his life and work.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This is a non-binding commemorative resolution with no regulatory or financial impact, so no group bears a meaningful burden.
Key Provisions
- Mourns the passing of Reverend Richard Smallwood
- Honors his life, legacy, and contributions to the United States through gospel music
- Requests transmission of an enrolled copy to his family, Howard University, and Metropolitan Baptist Church
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Mourns the passing of Reverend Richard Smallwood and honors his life and legacy as a legendary gospel music artist and his contributions to the United States.
Key Policy Areas
Commemorative
Primary Purpose
Mourns the passing of Reverend Richard Smallwood and honors his life and legacy as a legendary gospel music artist and his contributions to the United States.
Policy Domains
Resolution - Honoring Reverend Richard Smallwood
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Family of Reverend Richard Smallwood
- Howard University
- Metropolitan Baptist Church
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Warnock (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) …
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment …
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and …
Introduced in Senate
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "Senate"
- → Passes commemorative resolution
- "Secretary of the Senate"
- → Transmits enrolled copy to designated recipients
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