H.J.Res. 98 — Supporting the Day of Honor 2000 to honor and recognize the service of minority veterans in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.

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Commends the African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, Native Alaskan, and other minority veterans of the armed forces who served during World War II, especially those who gave their lives in such service.

Expresses support for the goals and ideas of Day of Honor 2000 to celebrate and recognize such service.

Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor such veterans with appropriate programs and activities.

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2000-04-12
Introduced in House
2000-04-12
Introduced in House
2000-04-12
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2168-2169)
2000-04-12
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR H2169)
2000-04-13
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2319)
2000-05-23
Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
2000-05-23
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3558-3563)
2000-05-23
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 98.
2000-05-23
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3558)
2000-05-23
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558)
2000-05-23
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2000-05-23
Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 44 for further action.

Supporting the Day of Honor 2000 to honor and recognize the service of minority veterans in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.

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