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S.Res. 726 · 110th Congress

A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

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  1. Senate Introduced Dec 9, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Dec 9, 2008

Designates December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day."

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 9, 2008

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

Designates December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day."

Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all other volunteers and donators involved in the tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials.

Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans and service members and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Latest action (Dec 9, 2008): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Dec 9, 2008

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

  1. Senate Introduced Dec 9, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Dec 9, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.