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SRES 494119th CongressIntroduced
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.
Introduced: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-Minnesota)
Standard Summary
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Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sinking and honors the 29 crew members who died.
Key Points
- 1Observes November 10, 2025 as the 50th anniversary
- 2Honors the memory of all 29 crew members lost
- 3Recognizes the ship's historical significance and records
- 4Acknowledges improvements in Great Lakes shipping safety since the disaster
- 5References Gordon Lightfoot's ballad that memorialized the event
- 6Expresses support for families of the victims
Impact Areas
Great Lakes maritime communityFamilies of the crew membersMaritime safety advocatesGreat Lakes regional identityCongressional commemorative resolutions
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