Recognizing Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.

Bill Number

HCONRES 138

Introduced

Sep 20, 2012

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Topics

Alabama Armed Forces and National Security Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Summary

Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.

Recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.

Honors the sacrifices and pays tribute to the men and women in uniform at home and overseas.

Actions

Jan 2, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Oct 19, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Oct 11, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sep 20, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 20, 2012

Introduced in House

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