| HRES 1138 |
Recognizing Carnival Memphis for its promotion of the commercial interests and economic development of Memphis, Shelby County, and the greater mid-southern region for 77 years.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
April 23, 2008 |
| HRES 1136 |
Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion ("Triple Nickles") of the United States Army.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
May 7, 2008 |
| HRES 1095 |
Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Fair Housing Act) and the 20th anniversary of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
April 15, 2008 |
| HRES 1090 |
Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
July 15, 2008 |
| HRES 1088 |
Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
July 15, 2008 |
| HRES 1074 |
Honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
May 21, 2008 |
| HRES 1067 |
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H6419) |
July 14, 2008 |
| HRES 1064 |
Recognizing Gordon "Gordie" Howe on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and for other purposes.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
April 1, 2008 |
| HRES 1063 |
Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War with the Kingdom of Great Britain and recognized the independence of the United States of America, and acknowledging the shared values and close friendship between the peoples and governments of the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394). (text: CR H5139) |
June 10, 2008 |
| HRES 1061 |
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
April 1, 2008 |
| HRES 1057 |
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative speech.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. |
April 10, 2008 |
| HRES 1051 |
Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H5836) |
June 23, 2008 |
| HRES 1043 |
Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native Americans, on the 100th anniversary of Chief Standing Bear's death.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
April 29, 2008 |
| HRES 1038 |
Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Department's employees for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to protect and secure our Nation.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 180). (text: CR 4/9/2008 H2088) |
April 10, 2008 |
| HRES 1026 |
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
May 21, 2008 |
| HRES 1024 |
Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
March 11, 2008 |
| HRES 1000 |
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes Campaign across Pennsylvania and the significance this event played in the making of America, in the settlement of the Continent, and in spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
September 24, 2008 |
| HRES 995 |
Commemorating the 12th anniversary of the 1996 shooting down of 2 unarmed Brothers to the Rescue civilian aircraft, licensed by the United States, by the Cuban regime.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
February 25, 2008 |
| HRES 968 |
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. |
February 29, 2008 |
| HRES 962 |
Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city for its growth and resilience.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
February 6, 2008 |
| HRES 946 |
Recognizing the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center on its 75th anniversary.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
January 29, 2008 |
| HRES 943 |
Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H571) |
February 6, 2008 |
| HRES 936 |
Resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's national plan for transportation improvements 200 years ago, and for other purposes.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
March 12, 2008 |
| HRES 934 |
Congratulating the city of Baytown, Texas, on its 60th anniversary.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
January 22, 2008 |
| HRES 931 |
Expressing support for designation of February 17, 2008, as "Race Day in America" and highlighting the 50th running of the Daytona 500.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
February 6, 2008 |
| HRES 924 |
Congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology for 150 years of leadership and service to the United States and the world as Iowa's land-grant university.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
March 11, 2008 |
| HRES 923 |
Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
June 3, 2008 |
| HRES 906 |
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. |
January 23, 2008 |
| HRES 903 |
Honoring the national contributions of the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri, on its 100th Anniversary.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. |
December 19, 2007 |
| HRES 902 |
To commemorate the 230th Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga and the significance this event played in winning American independence and spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. |
January 2, 2008 |