To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation.

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Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, to the personal representative of Ray Charles, a gold medal in recognition of Ray Charles' many contributions to the Nation as one of America's greatest and most influential musical artists.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 15, 2005

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Official title: To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation.

Latest action (Apr 22, 2005): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E733)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 15, 2005

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.