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
2,420 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 991–1,020, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 1060 Expressing condolences to the families of the eight people killed and nine people wounded in the library of the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem's Kiryat Moshe quarter on March 6, 2008. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 14, 2008
HRES 1059 Congratulating the Adrian College Bulldogs men's hockey team for winning the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association regular season title and postseason tournament and for having the best first year win-loss record in Division III history. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 26, 2008
HRES 1058 Supporting the designation of Destination ImagiNation Week. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 14, 2008
HRES 1057 Commemorating the 25th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative speech. Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. April 10, 2008
HRES 1056 Expressing support for designation of April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 14, 2008
HRES 1055 Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. June 3, 2008
HRES 1054 Honoring the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 20, 2008
HRES 1053 Supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights week in order to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 15, 2008
HRES 1051 Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States. 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 1050 Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word "baseball" in the United States as well as being the birthplace of college baseball. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 23, 2008
HRES 1046 Expressing support for the designation of September 2008 as "National Link Awareness Month" and recognizing the link between animal cruelty and other forms of societal violence. Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. April 25, 2008
HRES 1044 Condemning the dismissal of the Supreme Court in Pakistan and calling for their reinstatement by the Government of Pakistan. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 12, 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. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 29, 2008
HRES 1042 Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 23, 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. 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 1037 Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and for the support of the designation of a National Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. March 11, 2008
HRES 1033 Honoring Mr. Myron Cope for his 35 years of service to southwest Pennsylvania and as the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 10, 2008
HRES 1032 Recognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and honoring him for his years of commitment to the city of Green Bay and the State of Wisconsin, and his extensive charitable activities in Wisconsin and his home State of Mississippi. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 10, 2008
HRES 1030 Recognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point men's basketball coach Bob Knight. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. April 17, 2008
HRES 1029 Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. June 19, 2008
HRES 1026 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club. 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. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 11, 2008
HRES 1023 Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. March 6, 2008
HRES 1021 Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 1, 2008
HRES 1020 Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, especially those who have been wounded in combat. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. April 10, 2008
HRES 1017 Expressing support for designation of the week before Thanksgiving as "Global Entrepreneurship Week" to inspire young people everywhere to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity and to train the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. March 4, 2008
HRES 1016 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 23, 2008
HRES 1010 Recognizing the importance of manufactured housing in the United States. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 10, 2008
HRES 1009 Recognizing school resource officers and their crucial role in keeping America's students, teachers, and administrators safe. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. March 17, 2008
HRES 1007 Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 5, 2008

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.