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S.Res. 444 · 108th Congress

A resolution congratulating and commending the Veterans of foreign Wars of the United States and its national…

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A resolution congratulating and commending the Veterans of foreign Wars of the United States and its national Commander-in-Chief, John Furgess of Tennessee.

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2004
  2. Senate Passed Sep 29, 2004

Recognizes the historic significance of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW).

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 29, 2004

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the historic significance of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW).

Congratulates the VFW on achieving that milestone.

Commends the approximately 2,000,000 veterans who belong to the VFW and thanks them for their service to their fellow veterans and the United States.

Recognizes the VFW's national Commander-in-Chief, John Furgess, for his service and dedication to the veterans of the United States.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution congratulating and commending the Veterans of foreign Wars of the United States and its national Commander-in-Chief, John Furgess of Tennessee.

Latest action (Sep 29, 2004): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9988-9989; text as passed Senate: CR S9989; text of measure as introduced: CR S9958)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 29, 2004

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2004
  2. Senate Passed Sep 29, 2004

No recorded floor vote found.