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S.Res. 591 · 112th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his efforts in the establishment…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.

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1 cosponsor · 1 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 13, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Nov 13, 2012

Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 13, 2012

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

Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.

Recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.

Honors the sacrifices of, and pays tribute to, the men and women in uniform at home and overseas.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.

Latest action (Nov 13, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6761; text as passed Senate: CR S6761; text of measure as introduced: CR S6747)

Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 13, 2012

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 13, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Nov 13, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.