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H.Res. 1229 · 110th Congress

Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008…

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Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students.

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108 cosponsors · 96 D, 12 R
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98 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. House Introduced May 22, 2008
  2. House Passed Jun 23, 2008

Honors the valedictorians and graduating seniors of the class of 2008 for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jun 23, 2008

Honors the valedictorians and graduating seniors of the class of 2008 for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities.

Encourages all valedictorians and graduating seniors to continue their studies.

Supports the continued social engagement of valedictorians and graduating seniors.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students.

Latest action (Jun 23, 2008): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: May 22, 2008

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

  1. House Introduced May 22, 2008
  2. House Passed Jun 23, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.