Original Resolution Honoring John Brown

This resolution (HRES 656) honors John Brown for his lifelong opposition to slavery and his role in advancing the abolition of slavery in the United States. It specifically acknowledges his "relentless endeavors in his pursuit of liberty for all human beings" and his influence on the nation's path toward the Emancipation Proclamation. The resolution encourages all Americans to reflect on the nation's complex history while striving for a more inclusive Union that upholds the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for everyone. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or policies.