Topic

Commemorations

Bills 8,010 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

8,010 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 110th at 2,412. 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
8,010 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 3,241–3,270, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
HRES 1069 Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War. 109th October 10, 2006
HRES 1068 Recognizing the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for 20 years of service to Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic higher education. 109th November 2, 2006
HRES 1067 Recognizing Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as one of the world's premier science and research institutions. 109th September 29, 2006
HRES 1063 Paying tribute to the Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp for their recognition by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority as Righteous Among the Nations for their heroic efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust. 109th October 12, 2006
HRES 1058 Congratulating Dr. Edgar Wayburn on his 100th birthday and commending his lifelong dedication to preserving our environment for our use and the use of future generations. 109th October 2, 2006
HRES 1057 Honoring, on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, the life and six decades of public service of Jacob Birnbaum and especially his commitment to freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and communal extinction. 109th October 12, 2006
HRES 1056 Recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States. 109th October 4, 2006
HRES 1055 Honoring the Fisk Jubilee Singers. 109th November 2, 2006
HRES 1050 Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas. 109th September 27, 2006
HRES 1049 Recognizing Ann Richards' extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life and offering condolences on her passing. 109th September 27, 2006
HRES 1048 Honoring the courageous actions of Minnie Vautrin during the Rape of Nanking during World War II. 109th September 27, 2006
HRES 1044 Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah, and for other purposes. 109th October 12, 2006
HRES 1035 Congratulating Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on his retirement from the National Football League. 109th September 21, 2006
HRES 1034 Honoring the life of Sister Leonella Sgorbati. 109th September 25, 2006
HRES 1032 Honoring New York State Senator John Marchi. 109th September 21, 2006
HRES 1030 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Border Patrol is performing an invaluable service to the United States, and that the House of Representatives fully supports the more than 12,000 Border Patrol agents. 109th September 26, 2006
HRES 1029 Honoring the 125th anniversary of the founding of the town of Norwood, North Carolina. 109th September 21, 2006
HRES 1028 Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week. 109th September 29, 2006
HRES 1027 Commending the life's work of Stephen Robert Irwin and extending heartfelt sympathy to his family. 109th September 20, 2006
HRES 1025 Honoring the life and achievements of the late Oscar Davis, Sr., of Baldwin County, Georgia, for his public service as a leader in the State of Georgia and dedication to the cause of civil rights. 109th September 20, 2006
HRES 1019 Honoring the life of Carl Brashear, the first African-American Navy Master Chief Diver. 109th October 10, 2006
HRES 1017 Affirming support for the sovereignty and security of Lebanon and the Lebanese people. 109th September 26, 2006
HRES 1014 Recognizing the life of Erskine "Erk" Russell and his outstanding contributions to the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, the State of Georgia, and the United States. 109th November 2, 2006
HRES 1012 Celebrating the first Milwaukee Mujeres Against Domestic Violence Brides Walk and recognizing all brides walks in protest of domestic violence. 109th September 14, 2006
HRES 1010 Recognizing the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, and saluting the outstanding service of its members and staff on behalf of agriculture and the people of North Carolina. 109th September 29, 2006
HRES 1006 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. 109th September 13, 2006
HRES 1005 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that September should be established a National "Rural America Month". 109th September 13, 2006
HRES 1004 Recognizing the historical significance of the Washington-Rochambeau march through New Jersey in 1781 as part of the march of American and French forces from Rhode Island to Virginia that culminated in the American victory at Yorktown, Virginia, in October 1781. 109th September 13, 2006
HRES 996 Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 994) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. 109th September 13, 2006
HRES 994 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. 109th September 13, 2006

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.