A resolution expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard".
Latest action · Jul 24, 2007 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9852-9853; text as passed Senate: CR S9853)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJun 28, 2007
- Agreed to in SenateJul 24, 2007
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the appreciation of the Senate for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert (television's "Mr. Wizard").
Recognizes the profound impact of higher educational institutions that train teachers.
Encourages students to honor the heritage of Don Herbert by exploring our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Tenders the condolences of the Senate to the family of Don Herbert, and thanks them for their strong familial support of him.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 28, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Original | Jun 28, 2007 |
| R-TN | Lamar Alexander | Original | Jun 28, 2007 |
| R-NM | Pete V. Domenici | Original | Jun 28, 2007 |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Original | Jun 28, 2007 |
| D-WI | Russell D. Feingold | Original | Jun 28, 2007 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Judiciary Committee | Referred Jun 28, 2007Markup Jul 19, 2007Reported Jul 20, 2007 |
Actions 6
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 24, 2007Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9852-9853; text as passed Senate: CR S9853)
- Jul 20, 2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
- Jul 20, 2007Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.
- Jul 19, 2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Jun 28, 2007Introduced in Senate
- Jun 28, 2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8715)
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S9852Text printed S9853 | Harry Reid D-NV | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Senate | Text printed S8715 | — | Jun 28, 2007 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 485 | Expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard". | Identical bill | Jul 24, 2007 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard".
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 24, 2007Agreed to Senate
- Jul 20, 2007Reported to Senate
- Jun 28, 2007Introduced in Senate
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