| HRES 272 |
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
May 1, 2007 |
| HRES 256 |
Congratulating Sauk Village, Illinois, on its 50th anniversary.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
March 20, 2007 |
| HRES 252 |
Recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
May 1, 2007 |
| HRES 250 |
Honoring Dr. Edwin J. Feulner on the occasion of his 30th anniversary as President of the Heritage Foundation.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
March 15, 2007 |
| HRES 230 |
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome signed on March 25, 1957, which was a key step in creating the European Union, and reaffirming the close and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Europe.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
March 13, 2007 |
| HRES 228 |
Recognizing the 186th 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 13, 2007 |
| HRES 217 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the 50th anniversary of the flooding of Celilo Falls.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
April 17, 2007 |
| HRES 212 |
Recognizing and honoring the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
June 5, 2007 |
| HRES 208 |
Resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the founding of Operation Smile.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
July 16, 2007 |
| HRES 205 |
Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, a program funded by the Government of the United States to provide an opportunity for high school students from the countries of the former Soviet Union to study and live in the United States in order to promote democratic values and institutions in Eurasia, and supporting the mission, goals, and accomplishments of the FLEX program.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
February 28, 2007 |
| HRES 182 |
Commending and congratulating Virginia State University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
March 6, 2007 |
| HRES 175 |
Honoring the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy for 175 years of ministry, service, and efforts toward helping individuals, especially women and children, overcome challenges that keep them from living full and dignified lives.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
February 16, 2007 |
| HRES 171 |
Honoring the Marquis de Lafayette on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of his birth.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
May 22, 2007 |
| HRES 158 |
Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
May 1, 2007 |
| HRES 154 |
Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
June 18, 2007 |
| HRES 138 |
Recognizing the importance of Hot Springs National Park on its 175th anniversary.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
March 19, 2007 |
| HRES 127 |
Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State.
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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. 390). (text: CR H5077) |
June 9, 2008 |
| HRES 124 |
Congratulating the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University for 100 years of excellent service to Kansas agriculture.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA. |
March 2, 2007 |
| HRES 112 |
Recognizing and congratulating Guardian Industries and its 75th anniversary of commitment and leadership in the United States and global glass, automotive, and building products industries.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
August 1, 2008 |
| HRES 84 |
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Glenn Curtiss's achievement of record-breaking speed and his contributions to the motorcycle and aircraft industries.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H915) |
January 24, 2007 |
| HRES 61 |
Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and 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. |
January 16, 2007 |
| HRES 58 |
To honor Muhammad Ali, global humanitarian, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and to extend best wishes to him and his family.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
January 17, 2007 |
| HRES 57 |
Congratulating Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial.
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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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 50). (text: CR 1/22/2007 H800) |
January 23, 2007 |
| HRES 54 |
Honoring Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
January 11, 2007 |
| HRES 34 |
A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
September 5, 2007 |
| HRES 16 |
Recognizing Virginia's James River as "America's Founding River".
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
July 30, 2007 |
| S 3539 |
Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
September 23, 2008 |
| S 3537 |
A bill to establish the World War I Centennial Commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, and for other purposes.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
September 22, 2008 |
| S 3525 |
Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9037) |
September 18, 2008 |
| S 3297 |
Advancing America's Priorities Act
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S10859) |
December 10, 2008 |