H.Res. 869 — Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.

This section states that the House of Representatives (1) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald; (2) honors the memory of the 29 crew members who lost their lives on November 10, 1975; (3) recognizes the enduring contributions of Great Lakes shipping to the economic strength, security, and cultural heritage of the United States; and (4) acknowledges the continued efforts of historians, museums, mariners, and Great Lakes communities to preserve the memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald and promote maritime education.