A concurrent resolution authorizing the remains of Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War, to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol.

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SCONRES 10

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Mar 3, 2011

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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1239)

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Declares that, in recognition of the historic contributions of the U.S. veterans who served in World War I, the remains of Frank W. Buckles (the last surviving U.S. veteran of such War), should be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol from March 14, 2011, to March 15, 2011, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to those great Americans.

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Mar 3, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1239)
Mar 3, 2011

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1239)
Mar 3, 2011

Introduced in Senate

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