S.Res. 304 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the development of educational programs on veterans' contributions to the country and the designation of the week of November 5, 2000, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" for the presentation of such educational programs. | PoliFocus

S.Res. 304106th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the development of educational programs on veterans' contributions to the country and the designation of the week of November 5, 2000, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" for the presentation of such educational programs.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the development of educational programs on veterans' contributions to the country and the designation of the week that includes Veterans Day as "National Veterans Awareness Week" for the presentation of such educational programs.

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Secretary of Education should work with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Day National Committee, and veterans service organizations to encourage, prepare, and disseminate educational materials and activities for elementary and secondary school students aimed at increasing awareness of the contributions of veterans; and (2) the week that includes Veterans Day should be designated as National Veterans Awareness Week.

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2000-05-09
Introduced in Senate
2000-05-09
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3737-3738)
2000-05-09
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3737)
2000-09-21
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2000-09-21
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and an amendment to the title and with a preamble. Without written report.
2000-09-21
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and an amendment to the title and with a preamble. Without written report.
2000-09-21
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 822.
2000-09-25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9208; text as passed Senate: CR S9208)
2000-09-25
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9208; text as passed Senate: CR S9208)
2000-10-03
Star Print ordered on the resolution.

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