Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.
Latest action · Mar 9, 2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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- IntroducedMar 9, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Observes the memory of the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete.
Honors the men and women of Crete who, during World War II, fought an oppressive invader to preserve the ideals of freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness.
Commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.
Cosponsors 14
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 9, 2009 to Apr 20, 2010, with 10 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| R-SC | Henry E. Brown, Jr. | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| D-PA | Joe Sestak | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| D-MD | John P. Sarbanes | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| D-MA | Niki Tsongas | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| D-FL | Robert Wexler | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| D-OH | Zachary T. Space | Original | Mar 9, 2009 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | May 21, 2009 | |
| D-MI | Sander M. Levin | Nov 4, 2009 | |
| R-MI | Thaddeus G. McCotter | Nov 16, 2009 | |
| D-MI | Bart Stupak | Apr 20, 2010 |
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- Mar 9, 2009Introduced in House
- Mar 9, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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- Mar 9, 2009Introduced in House
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