US SR591 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on November 13 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-11-13 - 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 13 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-11-13 - 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.
Sponsors
| Sen. Jeff Sessions [R-AL] | Sen. Richard Shelby [R-AL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-13 | Senate | 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) |
Same As/Similar To
HCR138 (Related) 2013-01-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Subjects
Alabama
Armed forces and national security
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Armed forces and national security
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/591/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres591/BILLS-112sres591ats.pdf |
