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MO HCR99

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dave Hinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests U.S. Congress to replace Missouri's statue of Francis Preston Blair, Jr. with a statue of Harry S Truman in the National Statuary Hall Collection at the U.S. Capitol

  • Missouri's current two statues (Thomas Hart Benton and Francis Blair) have been on display since 1899; federal law allows replacement after 10 years with state legislative approval and governor's consent

  • The replaced Francis Blair statue would be relocated to the Missouri State Capitol

  • Missouri State Capitol Commission and Friends of the Missouri State Capitol are responsible for funding and executing the project, including selecting a sculptor, designing the pedestal, and covering all transportation and ceremony costs

  • Harry S Truman (born May 8, 1884 in Lamar, Missouri) was the first Missourian elected U.S. President, led the nation through the end of WWII and the Korean Conflict, established the Truman Doctrine, recognized Israel in 1948, and issued executive orders desegregating the Armed Forces

Legislative Description

Requests Congress to replace the statue of Francis Blair currently in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the U.S. Capitol with a statue of President Harry S Truman

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

3/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Commerce2/24/2016
Trade and Tourism2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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