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S.Res. 590 · 109th Congress

A resolution designating the second Sunday in December 2006, as "National Children's Memorial Day" in…

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A resolution designating the second Sunday in December 2006, as "National Children's Memorial Day" in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting.

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1 cosponsor · 1 D

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 28, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Dec 7, 2006

Designates the second Sunday in December 2006 as National Children's Memorial Day in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting. Expresses support for the efforts of The Compassionate Friends to assist and comfort families grieving the loss of a child.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 7, 2006

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

Designates the second Sunday in December 2006 as National Children's Memorial Day in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting. Expresses support for the efforts of The Compassionate Friends to assist and comfort families grieving the loss of a child.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating the second Sunday in December 2006, as "National Children's Memorial Day" in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting.

Latest action (Dec 7, 2006): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11543)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 28, 2006

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 28, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Dec 7, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.