Search Results: keywords:"50th anniversary"

  • H. RES. 1586 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Mid-America Transplant.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:113

    H. RES. 1586 recognizes the 50th anniversary of Mid-America Transplant, an organization that facilitates organ, tissue, and eye donations in parts of Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas. The resolution highlights Mid-America Transplant's achievements, including its innovative...

    Simple Explanation

    Mid-America Transplant is turning 50, and this special message says "good job" for helping find new homes for organs, eyes, and tissues in Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas, saving lots of lives. It's like giving a big thumbs up for all their hard work and good ideas, even though it doesn't change any laws.

  • H. RES. 1417 — Honoring the BAPS Hindu-American community and the 50th Anniversary of its Mandir in Flushing, New York.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:229

    H. RES. 1417 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor the BAPS Hindu-American community and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Flushing, New York. The resolution recognizes BAPS as a significant spiritual and cultural organization...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a big thank-you card from the government to a Hindu group in New York, celebrating their special building's 50th birthday and saying how great they are for helping people and keeping their culture alive. Some people might wonder if it's fair for the government to thank one religious group like this because it should treat all religions the same way.

  • S. RES. 788 — Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal, Inc.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:262

    S. RES. 788 recognizes the 50th anniversary of Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana. The resolution highlights the canal's significant role in Indiana's economic and...

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    The Senate made a special announcement to celebrate the 50th birthday of a group that helps take care of a very old canal in Indiana. This canal is really long and used to be very important a long time ago, and now people fix it up and have fun activities there.

  • H. RES. 1390 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:243

    H. RES. 1390 is a resolution passed by the House of Representatives to mark the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). It highlights the importance of the LSC in providing free legal aid to low-income Americans who otherwise could not afford it. The resolution acknowledges...

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    The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has been around for 50 years, helping people who don't have much money get legal help for free. This resolution celebrates its work and says it's important to keep giving them money so everyone can get the help they need, no matter how much they earn.

  • H. RES. 1184 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:232

    H. RES. 1184 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women, established in 1973 by well-known figures like Gloria Steinem. This resolution highlights the Foundation's commitment to empowering women and nonbinary people of color by breaking down structural...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1184 is a special "thank you" to the Ms. Foundation for Women for doing good work for 50 years in helping women and nonbinary people feel more equal and strong. It also gives a special shout-out to Teresa Younger, the person who leads the foundation, for being a good leader.

  • S. RES. 573 — Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:160

    S. RES. 573 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974. This resolution highlights the historical importance of the Boldt decision, which confirmed that Native American tribes in the Northwest have treaty rights to fish in their traditional areas and can...

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    S. RES. 573 is a way for the Senate to say "thank you" to an old court decision that said Native American tribes are allowed to fish and share half of the fish in their areas, while also caring for salmon, which are very important to their culture.

  • S. RES. 563 — Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hulman Center.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:159

    The resolution, S. RES. 563, recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Funded by Tony Hulman and opened in 1973, the center can hold up to 10,000 people and is home to the Indiana State Sycamores basketball teams. It has hosted numerous significant events...

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    The Senate wants to celebrate the Hulman Center in Indiana because it’s been there for 50 years, hosting big events like basketball games and concerts with famous people like Elvis. It's a special place for the community to come together and have fun.