Search Results: keywords:"recognition day"

  • S. RES. 760 — Expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2024, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:167

    S. RES. 760 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate to express support for designating July 10, 2024, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. The resolution acknowledges the important role journeyman lineworkers play in maintaining the nation's energy grid and...

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    The U.S. Senate has decided to celebrate July 10, 2024, as a special day to say thank you to journeyman lineworkers, who are people that help keep the electricity running, even during storms and other tough times. This day is meant to show appreciation for their hard and sometimes dangerous work.

  • H. RES. 1485 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the third Friday of September shall be recognized as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:448

    H. RES. 1485 is a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the third Friday of September as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day." It highlights the importance of remembering prisoners of war (POW) and those missing in action (MIA),...

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    The House of Representatives wants everyone to remember brave soldiers who were captured or went missing in wars by celebrating a special day called "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" every year on the third Friday of September. They think we should help honor these heroes by joining local events, flying a special flag, and supporting their families.