Search Results: keywords:"anniversary"

  • H. RES. 1557 — Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as Oxi Day to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas answer of Oxi! or No! to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:256

    H. RES. 1557 expresses support for designating October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the moment in 1940 when Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas refused to surrender to Axis forces by saying "Oxi!" or "No!" This act of defiance marked Greece's entry into World War II and is...

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    H. RES. 1557 wants October 28 to be called "Oxi Day" to remember when a Greek leader bravely said "No!" to the bad guys in World War II, which helped stop them from winning. This day would help people learn about how Greece helped in the war and encourage them to join in fun events to remember this important moment.

  • H. RES. 963 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:544

    H. RES. 963 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives supporting Korean American Day. It acknowledges the contributions of Korean Americans to various aspects of American life since their first major immigration wave began on January 13, 1903. The...

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    H. RES. 963 is a plan by some people in the United States Congress to celebrate "Korean American Day" because they want everyone to remember how much Korean Americans have helped make America a great place since they first came to the country a long time ago.

  • H. RES. 1100 — Commending and congratulating the 100-year anniversary of Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:226

    H. RES. 1100 is a resolution proposed in the House of Representatives to acknowledge and celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Duke University, established in Durham, North Carolina, on December 11, 1924. The resolution outlines Duke's historical contributions, such as...

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    This bill is like a special birthday card from Congress to Duke University for turning 100 years old, saying how awesome they are because they're really good at sports, medicine, and teaching lots of people. Some people think it's like giving one school a special sticker, which might not be fair if other schools don't get one too.

  • S. RES. 746 — Commemorating the passage of 3 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:243

    S. RES. 746 is a resolution by the United States Senate that marks the passage of three years since the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, which occurred on June 24, 2021. The resolution honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost...

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    The Senate passed a resolution to remember and honor the people affected by a building collapse in Surfside, Florida. They are sending love to the families who lost someone and thanking the brave rescuers who helped during the disaster.