A concurrent resolution honoring the 129 sailors and civilians lost aboard the U.S.S. Thresher on April 10, 1963, and urging the Secretary of the Army to erect a memorial to this tragedy in Arlington National Cemetery.

Fact Sheet API

Bill Number

SCONRES 35

Introduced

Apr 10, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5250)

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funerals Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes History Military history Military personnel Monuments and memorials Navy Submarines Virginia

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

Commemorates the loss of the U.S.S. Thresher on April 10, 1963. Urges the Secretary of the Army to erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the crew of the U.S.S. Thresher and all U.S. submariners who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Actions

Apr 10, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5250)
Apr 10, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5250-5251)
Apr 10, 2003

Introduced in Senate

Amendments

Related Bills