Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students.

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1. 2008-05-22

   Introduced in House

2. 2008-05-22

   Introduced in House

3. 2008-05-22

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

4. 2008-06-23

   Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

5. 2008-06-23

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5828-5830)

6. 2008-06-23

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1229.

7. 2008-06-23

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5828-5829)

8. 2008-06-23

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5828-5829)

9. 2008-06-23

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.