Topic

Commemorations

8,086 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 110th at 2,420. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
2,116 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1,771–1,800, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
SRES 501 A resolution commending the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Lacrosse Championship. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5510; text as passed Senate: CR S5510; text of measure as introduced: CR S5508) June 6, 2006
SRES 499 A resolution designating September 9, 2006, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day". Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S7443) July 12, 2006
SRES 498 A resolution designating the week beginning May 21, 2006, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Week". Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5392-5393) May 26, 2006
SRES 497 A resolution relative to the death of Edward Roy Becker, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5397-5398; text as passed Senate: CR S5397-5398; text of measure as introduced: CR S5392) May 26, 2006
SRES 496 A resolution commending the Kansas City Kansas Community College Debate Team for their National Championship victories. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5397; text as passed Senate: CR S5397; text of measure as introduced: CR S5392) May 26, 2006
SRES 495 A resolution designating June 8, 2006, as the day of a National Vigil for Lost Promise. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5272; text as passed Senate: CR S5272; text of measure as introduced: CR S5259) May 25, 2006
SRES 493 A resolution calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to establish immediately a full, independent, public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Pat Finucane, as recommended by international Judge Peter Cory as part of the Western Park agreement and a way forward for the Northern Ireland Peace Process. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5125-5126) May 24, 2006
SRES 491 A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist, and commemorating the 65th anniversary of his death on June 29, 1941. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5899) June 14, 2006
SRES 489 A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971) May 23, 2006
SRES 487 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with regard to the importance of Women's Health Week, which promotes awareness of diseases that affect women and which encourages women to take preventive measures to ensure good health. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4916; text as passed Senate: CR S4916; text of measure as introduced: CR S4897) May 22, 2006
SRES 486 A resolution designating June 2006 as "National Internet Safety Month". Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4915-4916; text as passed Senate: CR S4915-4916; text of measure as introduced: CR S4896-4897) May 22, 2006
SRES 483 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of oral health, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4807) May 18, 2006
SRES 482 A resolution supporting the goals of an annual National Time-Out Day to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in the operating room. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5985) June 15, 2006
SRES 481 A resolution relative to the death of Jacob Chic Hecht, former United States Senator for the State of Nevada. Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 17, 2006
SRES 479 A resolution supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day. Star Print ordered on the resolution. May 16, 2006
SRES 478 A resolution commemorating the development of the charge-coupled device. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4566; text as passed Senate: CR S4566; text of measure as introduced: CR S4555) May 15, 2006
SRES 477 A resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the date that Rick Monday heroically rescued the American Flag from being desecrated and recognizing Rick Monday for his courage and patriotism. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4565-4566; text as passed Senate: CR S4566; text of measure as introduced: CR S4555) May 15, 2006
SRES 476 A resolution supporting democracy, development, and stabilization in Haiti. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4526-4527; text as passed Senate: CR S4526-4527; text of measure as introduced: CR S4526) May 12, 2006
SRES 475 A resolution proclaiming the week of May 21 through May 27, 2006, as "National Public Works Week". Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4503-4504; text as passed Senate: CR S4504; text of measure as introduced: CR S4478) May 11, 2006
SRES 474 A resolution thanking Joyce Rechtschaffen for her service to the Senate and to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4477-4478) May 11, 2006
SRES 473 A resolution designating May 14, 2006, as "National Police Survivors Day". Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4380-4381; text as passed Senate: CR S4380-4381; text of measure as introduced: CR S4341-4342) May 10, 2006
SRES 472 A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4379-4380; text as passed Senate: CR S4380; text of measure as introduced: CR S4341) May 10, 2006
SRES 471 A resolution recognizing that, during National Foster Care Month, the leaders of the Federal, State, and local governments should provide leadership to improve the care given to children in foster care programs. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4239-4240; text as passed Senate: CR S4240; text of measure as introduced: CR S4224-4225) May 9, 2006
SRES 469 A resolution condemning the April 25, 2006, beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident Martha Beatriz Roque. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5283; text as passed Senate: CR S5283) May 25, 2006
SRES 466 A resolution designating May 20, 2006, as "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day". Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4090-4091; text of measure as passed: CR S4091; text of measure as introduced: CR S4076-4077) May 4, 2006
SRES 465 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and designating May 6, 2006, as "National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day". Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4090; text of measure as passed: CR S4090; text of measure as introduced: CR S4076) May 4, 2006
SRES 464 A resolution designating June 7, 2006, as "National Hunger Awareness Day", and authorizing the Senate offices of Senators Gordon H. Smith, Blanche L. Lincoln, Elizabeth Dole, and Richard J. Durbin to collect donations of food during the period beginning May 8, 2006, and ending June 7, 2006, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3994; text as passed Senate: CR S3994; text of measure as introduced: CR S3991) May 3, 2006
SRES 463 A resolution recognizing the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3993-3994; text: CR S3993-3994; text of measure as introduced: CR S3990-3991) May 3, 2006
SRES 462 A resolution designating June 8, 2006, as the day of a National Vigil for Lost Promise. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3990) May 3, 2006
SRES 461 A resolution supporting and commending the supporters of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service for encouraging all citizens of the United States to embark on a life of public service and recognizing those citizens who have already performed extraordinary deeds for their community and country. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3916-3917; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3917; text of measure as introduced: CR S3902) May 2, 2006

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