This bill is a memorial resolution from the state of Minnesota requesting the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of the statue of Henry Mower Rice, currently displayed in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the statue of Rice, which has been on display since 1916, and notes that it meets the minimum requirement for display as established by the act of Congress. The state of Minnesota proposes to replace Rice's statue with one commemorating Hubert H. Humphrey, a notable figure in American politics who served as Vice President and had a significant impact on civil rights and various legislative achievements.
The resolution outlines the qualifications and accomplishments of Hubert H. Humphrey, emphasizing his dedication to civil rights, bipartisan cooperation, and his extensive service in the Senate. It also states that the state of Minnesota will bear the costs associated with the removal and transportation of the Rice statue and the erection of the new Humphrey statue. Additionally, the bill specifies that the statue of Henry Mower Rice will be transferred to the Minnesota State Historical Society. The resolution concludes with directives for the preparation and transmission of the enrolled copy to the appropriate authorities for approval.