Search Results: keywords:"commemoration"

  • S. RES. 872 — Recognizing the life and the death of Daniel J. Evans, former Senator for the State of Washington.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:188

    S. RES. 872 is a resolution introduced in the Senate to honor and remember Daniel J. Evans, a former Senator from Washington State. The resolution recounts his life achievements, including his birth in Seattle, his military service in the Navy during World War II and the...

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    S. RES. 872 is a special message from the Senate to share their sadness about Daniel J. Evans, who was an important leader from Washington. He did many great things for people, like serving in the Navy and helping as a governor and senator, and now they want to remember him by stopping everything for a little while to show how much they cared.

  • 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.

  • S. RES. 667 — Expressing support for the designation of May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:257

    S. RES. 667 expresses the Senate's support for designating May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month." This resolution honors the over 1,300,000 members of the United States Armed Forces who have died in service to the country and recognizes the sacrifice of their families and...

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    In May, people are encouraged to think about and remember the brave soldiers who died while protecting the country. The Senate wants the President to remind everyone each year with a special message and to do kind things for veterans and their families.

  • H. RES. 1440 — Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:84

    H. RES. 1440 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which began on August 1, 1944, as a major World War II resistance effort by the Polish Home Army against Nazi German occupation. The resolution honors the memory and...

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    H. RES. 1440 is a special message from the U.S. House of Representatives saying thank you and remembering the brave people of Poland who fought against the bad guys in World War II a long time ago. It also talks about how important it is to be friends with Poland and to remember what happened so we can always be nice to each other.

  • H. RES. 1610 — Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:344

    H. RES. 1610 marks the 40th anniversary of the LA84 Foundation and the 1984 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. The resolution highlights the significance of these Games as the first privately financed Olympics, which led to a financial surplus and the founding of the LA84 Foundation....

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    In this bill, Congress is saying "happy 40th birthday" to the LA84 Foundation and remembering the 1984 Olympic Games that happened in Los Angeles, which helped a lot of kids play sports in Southern California. It’s like giving a big thumbs up for being awesome and helping the community with sports.

  • H. RES. 1554 — Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:184

    H. RES. 1554 is a resolution expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984. It acknowledges the systemic genocidal violence against Sikhs in multiple regions of India and calls for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The resolution...

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    This bill is about saying "we remember" a very sad event in 1984 where many Sikh people were hurt in India. It asks for the people responsible to be punished and for everyone to know the importance of treating Sikhs with kindness and remembering what happened.

  • S. RES. 728 — Commending the University of South Alabama on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and its years of service to the State of Alabama and the United States.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:295

    S. RES. 728 is a resolution by the Senate to commend the University of South Alabama on its 60th anniversary and its continued service to Alabama and the United States. The resolution highlights the university's growth from its founding in 1963, its development into a major...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to give a big "thank you" to the University of South Alabama for being around for 60 years and helping a lot with teaching and healthcare. They also want to send a special note to the people in charge at the university to say "great job!"

  • S. RES. 813 — Honoring the life of Steven D. Symms, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:201

    S. RES. 813 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate to honor the memory of Steven D. Symms, who was a former U.S. Senator from Idaho. The resolution recounts his life achievements, including his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, his tenure in both the House of...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to say "thank you" to a man named Steven Symms, who once helped make important decisions for Idaho and America, and now they're feeling sad because he passed away. They are sharing this message with his family and taking a moment to remember him.

  • S. RES. 921 — Remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:352

    The resolution, known as S. RES. 921, is from the 118th Congress and commemorates the 5-year anniversary of the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola. It honors the three servicemembers who lost their lives and the individuals injured, recognizing them and others...

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    This resolution remembers the heroes and victims of a bad event that happened 5 years ago at a military base called Naval Air Station Pensacola. It honors those who helped and got hurt, thanks helpers like police, and talks about making sure bases are safer now.

  • H. CON. RES. 89 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:253

    H. CON. RES. 89 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony on May 7, 2024. The event is part of the commemoration of the days remembering the victims of the Holocaust. The resolution allows the necessary physical preparations for the...

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    This bill allows a special room called Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony on May 7, 2024, to remember and honor people affected by a very sad time in history, the Holocaust. It also says they can prepare the room as needed for the ceremony.

  • S. RES. 791 — Designating August 1, 2024, as Gold Star Children’s Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:165

    S. RES. 791 proposes to establish August 1, 2024, as "Gold Star Children's Day." This resolution seeks to recognize and honor the sacrifices and challenges faced by children whose parents have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Senate encourages the...

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    On August 1, 2024, everyone is asked to remember and support kids whose moms or dads died while working in the military to keep people safe. It's a special day called "Gold Star Children's Day" to honor these brave children for their strength.

  • H. R. 9600 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:182

    H. R. 9600 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office." This means that any reference to this postal facility in official documents or records will acknowledge it by this...

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    The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Plains, Georgia, to the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office" to honor them and celebrate what they've done. So, every time someone mentions this post office, they will use the new name to remember them.

  • H. R. 6633 — An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:218

    H.R. 6633 aims to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the “Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building.” This renaming acts as a tribute to Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss. All...

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    The bill wants to change the name of a post office in Florida to honor a soldier named Ryan Christian Knauss. So, they’ll start calling it the "Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building”.

  • S. RES. 810 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as Patriot Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:315

    The resolution, S. RES. 810, expresses support for designating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as "Patriot Week." It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the foundational principles, significant historical figures, and crucial documents that have shaped the United...

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    This resolution wants to make the week of September 11 to September 17, 2024, a special time called "Patriot Week" to remember America's important history and values, and to honor the people affected by the September 11 attacks. During this week, everyone is encouraged to learn about and celebrate the story of the United States.

  • H. CON. RES. 89 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
    Status:Received in Senate
    Words:188

    H. CON. RES. 89 allows Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used for a ceremony on May 7, 2024. This ceremony is part of the days of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust. The Architect of the Capitol will oversee the setup and conditions for the event.

    Simple Explanation

    The bill lets people use a special place in the Capitol building to have a ceremony remembering those who suffered in the Holocaust. This event will happen on May 7, 2024, and someone will make sure everything is set up nicely.