US SR166 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

US Congress Senate Resolution 166 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-05-05 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2752-2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Recognizes the historic contribution made by U.S. veterans of World War II to human liberty and the safety of the United States and its allies. Honors veterans who served in the European theater of operations and elsewhere during World War II. Remembers with gratitude the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. Commemorates May 8, 2011, as the 66th anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.

Title

A resolution commemorating May 8, 2011, as the 66th anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-05-05	Senate	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2752-2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)

Subjects

Armed forces and national security
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

US Congress State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/166/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres166/BILLS-112sres166ats.pdf