Topic

Commemorations

Bills 8,086 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

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
2,420 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 871–900, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 1260 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month". Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 9, 2008
HRES 1259 Congratulating the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 15, 2008
HRES 1255 Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369) September 17, 2008
HRES 1251 Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock and roll pioneer, whose music continues to influence generations of musicians. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 9, 2008
HRES 1250 Honoring the Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing at Ellington Field for protecting the ports, industries, and people of Southeast Texas upon the retirement of its F-16s and its redesignation as the 147th Reconnaissance Wing. Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces. June 23, 2008
HRES 1248 Resolution recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her crew who served the United States with valor and bravery in the South Pacific during World War II. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. July 30, 2008
HRES 1247 Supporting the goals and ideals of "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 18, 2008
HRES 1246 Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. June 5, 2008
HRES 1244 Resolving to address the costly obesity epidemic by identifying opportunities to increase access to and promotion of nutrition, physical activity, and health care in all of Congress's work. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. June 5, 2008
HRES 1243 Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 9, 2008
HRES 1242 Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 23, 2008
HRES 1241 Resolution congratulating Ensign DeCarol Davis upon her serving as the valedictorian of the Coast Guard Academy's class of 2008 and becoming the first African American to earn this honor, and encouraging the Coast Guard Academy to seek and enroll diverse candidates in the cadet corps. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged. July 22, 2008
HRES 1239 Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation. Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. June 5, 2008
HRES 1238 Congratulating the University of California, Los Angeles, men's basketball team for its National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament performance. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. June 4, 2008
HRES 1237 Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 18, 2008
HRES 1236 Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, who were victims of the devastating tornado that struck their communities on May 25, 2008. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. June 5, 2008
HRES 1235 Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and won World War II. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 11, 2008
HRES 1232 Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 22, 2008
HRES 1231 Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to recognize such a day. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 26, 2008
HRES 1230 Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 430). (text: CR 6/18/2008 H5517-5518) June 19, 2008
HRES 1229 Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 23, 2008
HRES 1226 Supporting the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. May 22, 2008
HRES 1225 Expressing support for designation of June 2008 as "National Safety Month". Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 9, 2008
HRES 1224 Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 29, 2008
HRES 1223 Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Army Reserve. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 23, 2008
HRES 1220 Honoring the lives of Dr. Victor Westphall and Mrs. Jeanne Westphall and their contributions to the Nation's veterans. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. May 28, 2008
HRES 1219 Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 18, 2008
HRES 1210 Supporting the designation of Destination ImagiNation Week. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. May 20, 2008
HRES 1209 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 19, 2008
HRES 1204 Recognizing the goals and ideals of Flag Day in the Republic of Haiti. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 15, 2008

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