H.Con.Res. 261 — Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909. | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 261110th Congress

Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909.

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Commemorations

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commemorates the wisdom of President Theodore Roosevelt in developing and launching the Great White Fleet.

Supports a one-time designation of a day to celebrate the 100th centennial of the Great White Fleet and the special role it played in building enduring friendships with important allies and partner nations.

Commends efforts by the Department of the Navy to: (1) maintain and strengthen our cooperative partnerships with foreign nations; (2) safeguard our nation's interests in the maritime domain; and (3) lead the development of a Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.

Honors the sacrifices made and services rendered by the servicemembers of the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard, and the civilians who constitute our maritime services.

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Related Legislation

S.Con.Res. 55A concurrent resolution commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet", launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909.
2007-12-04Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Legislative Actions

2007-11-15
Introduced in House
2007-11-15
Introduced in House
2007-11-15
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2007-12-11
Mrs. Boyda (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2007-12-11
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15250-15252)
2007-12-11
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 261.
2007-12-11
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15250-15251)
2007-12-11
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15250-15251)
2007-12-11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2007-12-12
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
2007-12-20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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