HRES 869
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:17 PM
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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, a Great Lakes freighter that tragically lost all 29 of its crew in 1975 during a severe storm. The bill honors the memory of the crew and recognizes the significant contributions of Great Lakes shipping to the United States’ economy and maritime history. It also acknowledges the ongoing efforts to preserve the ship’s legacy through remembrance and education. The resolution aims to keep the memory of this event alive and to learn from the lessons it provided for maritime safety.
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