A concurrent resolution authorizing the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.

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Bill Number

SCONRES 100

Introduced

Sep 22, 2008

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9216)

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Armed Forces and National Security Capitol (Washington, D.C.) Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes History World War I

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Summary

Declares that, in recognition of the historic contributions of the U.S. veterans who served in World War I, the last surviving U.S. veteran of such War (Frank Woodruff Buckles) should be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to these great Americans.

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Sep 22, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9216)
Sep 22, 2008

Introduced in Senate

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