A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.
Latest action · Apr 14, 2008 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2981-2982; text as passed Senate: CR S2981-2982; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979-2980)
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- IntroducedApr 14, 2008
- Agreed to in SenateApr 14, 2008
Summary
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Congratulates the Army Reserve on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the enactment of its original authorizing law on April 23, 1908.
Recognizes and commends the Army Reserve for the service of its past and present citizen-soldiers whose personal courage, contributions, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedom and advance the national security and homeland defense of the United States.
Extends gratitude to the veterans, soldiers, families, and employers who have supported the Army Reserve in accomplishing its vital missions.
Cosponsors 42
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 14, 2008 to Apr 15, 2008, with 41 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IL | Barack Obama | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-FL | Bill Nelson | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-AR | Blanche L. Lincoln | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-CT | Christopher J. Dodd | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-HI | Daniel K. Akaka | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-MA | Edward M. Kennedy | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| R-OH | George V. Voinovich | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| R-OR | Gordon H. Smith | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-NY | Hillary Rodham Clinton | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| R-OK | James M. Inhofe | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| D-NM | Jeff Bingaman | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| R-AL | Jeff Sessions | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
| R-KY | Jim Bunning | Original | Apr 14, 2008 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 14, 2008Introduced in Senate
- Apr 14, 2008Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2981-2982; text as passed Senate: CR S2981-2982; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979-2980)
- Apr 14, 2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2981-2982; text as passed Senate: CR S2981-2982; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979-2980)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HJRES 70 | Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and | Related bill | Apr 23, 2008 |
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Apr 14, 2008Agreed to Senate
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