S.Res. 318 — A resolution honoring the 129 sailors and civilians lost aboard the U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593) on April 10, 1963; extending the gratitude of the Nation for their last, full measure of devotion; and acknowledging the contributions of the Naval Submarine Service and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to the defense of the Nation.

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Commemorates: (1) the loss of the U.S.S. Thresher and her gallant crew of sailors and civilians on April 10, 1963; (2) all submariners on "eternal patrol"; (3) the commitment and sacrifices made by the Naval Submarine Service for the past 100 years in providing for the common defense of the United States; and (4) the 200 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Navy of the workers of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

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2000-06-07
Introduced in Senate
2000-06-07
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4693-4694)
2000-06-07
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4718; text of measure as introduced: CR S4693; text as passed in Senate: CR S4718)
2000-06-07
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4718; text of measure as introduced: CR S4693; text as passed in Senate: CR S4718)

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