H.R. 1235 · 111th Congress
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's 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 26, 2009
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's many contributions to the nation as one of America's greatest and most influential musical artists.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation.
Latest action (Feb 26, 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 26, 2009
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No recorded floor vote found.