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A resolution commemorating the 215th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service.

Bill: 108-sres-433
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2004-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 
Commemorates the 215th anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service.
 
Recognizes the U.S. Marshals Service as one of the most versatile and effective law enforcement agencies in the world.
 
Honors the men and women who have served the U.S. Marshals Service and our Nation so well with their dedication to justice, integrity, and service.

action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 215th anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service.
 
Recognizes the U.S. Marshals Service as one of the most versatile and effective law enforcement agencies in the world.
 
Honors the men and women who have served the U.S. Marshals Service and our Nation so well with their dedication to justice, integrity, and service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2004 S9651-9652; text as passed Senate: CR 9/24/2004 S9652; text of measure as introduced:  CR 9/24/2004 S9644)
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 9/24/2004 S9651-9652; text as passed Senate: CR 9/24/2004 S9652; text of measure as introduced:  CR 9/24/2004 S9644)
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 9/24/2004 S9644)
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting all efforts to promote greater civic awareness among the people of the United States.

Bill: 108-sres-434
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2004-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civics education
Congress
Congressional elections
Political participation
Presidential elections
Voter registration
Voting

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 
Recognizes and supports all efforts to promote greater civic awareness among the people of the United States, including civic awareness programs such as candidate forums and voter registration drives.
 
Encourages local communities and elected officials at all levels of government to promote greater awareness among the electorate of civic responsibility and the importance of participating in these elections.

action_date: 2004-09-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and supports all efforts to promote greater civic awareness among the people of the United States, including civic awareness programs such as candidate forums and voter registration drives.
 
Encourages local communities and elected officials at all levels of government to promote greater awareness among the electorate of civic responsibility and the importance of participating in these elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2004 S9652; text as passed Senate: CR 9/24/2004 S9652; text of measure as introduced:  CR 9/24/2004 S9644)
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 9/24/2004 S9652; text as passed Senate: CR 9/24/2004 S9652; text of measure as introduced:  CR 9/24/2004 S9644)
action_date: 2004-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Croation Fraternal Union of America on its 110th anniversary.

Bill: 108-sres-435
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2004-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Croatia
Europe
European American ethnic groups
Fraternal organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-24
text: 
Recognizes the Croatian Fraternal Union of America on the occasion of its 110th anniversary.
 
Congratulates the members of the Croatian Fraternal Union on reaching this significant milestone.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9674)
action_date: 2004-09-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9674)
action_date: 2004-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
National Children's Memorial Day

Bill: 108-sres-436
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Death
Families
Infant mortality
Special days
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 
Designates the second Sunday in the month of December 2004 as National Children's Memorial Day.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Children's Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities in remembrance of the many infants, children, teenagers, and young adults of families in the United States who have died.

action_date: 2004-11-18
text: 

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

 
Designates the second Sunday in the month of December 2004 as National Children's Memorial Day.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Children's Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities in remembrance of the many infants, children, teenagers, and young adults of families in the United States who have died.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11511)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11511)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11510-11511)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11510-11511)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9817)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9817)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the life of Joseph Irwin Miller of Columbus, Indiana.

Bill: 108-sres-437
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Architecture
Armed Forces and National Security
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Corporation directors
Diesel motor
Human rights
Indiana
International Affairs
Manufacturing industries
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 
Recognizes Joseph Irwin Miller of Columbus, Indiana, upon the occasion of his death on August 16, 2004, and extends condolences to the Miller family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9817)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families.

Bill: 108-sres-438
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Family violence
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 
 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating impact on families.

action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 
 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating impact on families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9863-9864; text as passed Senate: CR S9864; text of measure as introduced: CR S9818)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9863-9864; text as passed Senate: CR S9864; text of measure as introduced: CR S9818)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Wisconsin Native Americans to the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian.

Bill: 108-sres-439
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Museums
Native Americans
Smithsonian Institution
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) celebrates the official opening of the National Museum of the American Indian; (2) recognizes the native people of Wisconsin, and of the entire United States, and their past, present, and future contributions to America's culture, history, and tradition; and (3) requests that the Senate send an enrolled copy of this resolution to the chairpersons of Wisconsin's federally recognized tribes. 

action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate: (1) celebrates the official opening of the National Museum of the American Indian; (2) recognizes the native people of Wisconsin, and of the entire United States, and their past, present, and future contributions to America's culture, history, and tradition; and (3) requests that the Senate send an enrolled copy of this resolution to the chairpersons of Wisconsin's federally recognized tribes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9863; text as passed Senate: CR S9863; text of measure as introduced: CR S9818)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9863; text as passed Senate: CR S9863; text of measure as introduced: CR S9818)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Thursday, November 18, 2004, as "Feed America Thursday".

Bill: 108-sres-440
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2004-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Charitable contributions
Church and social problems
Food relief
Hunger
Religion
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 
Designates November 18, 2004, as Feed America Thursday.

action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 

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

 
Designates November 18, 2004, as Feed America Thursday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9863; text as passed Senate: CR S9863; text of measure as introduced: CR S9818)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9863; text as passed Senate: CR S9863; text of measure as introduced: CR S9818)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, should be memorialized.

Bill: 108-sres-441
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands
Legislation
Minorities
Monuments and memorials
Oregon

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, should be memorialized as the date on which the Federal Government restored Federal recognition to the Confederate Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. 

action_date: 2004-11-18
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, should be memorialized as the date on which the Federal Government restored Federal recognition to the Confederate Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11507)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11507)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11507-11508)
action_date: 2004-11-18
text: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11507-11508)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9956)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution apologizing to the victims of lynching and their descendants for the Senate's failure to enact anti-lynching legislation.

Bill: 108-sres-442
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Due process of law
History
Law
Legislation
Minorities
Murder
Racial violence
Senate
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) apologizes to the victims and survivors of lynching for its failure to enact anti-lynching legislation; (2) expresses its deepest sympathies and most solemn regrets to the descendants of such victims whose ancestors were deprived of life, human dignity, and the constitutional protections accorded all other U.S. citizens; and (3) remembers the history of lynching, to ensure that these personal tragedies will be neither forgotten nor repeated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9956)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9956-9958)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in United States v. Roberto Martin.

Bill: 108-sres-443
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
Authorizes: (1) employees of Senator Graham's office from whom testimony or production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Roberto Martin, except concerning matters for which a privilege may be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Graham's staff in such case.

action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) employees of Senator Graham's office from whom testimony or production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Roberto Martin, except concerning matters for which a privilege may be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Graham's staff in such case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9985-9986; text as passed Senate: CR S9986; text of measure as introduced: CR S9958)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9985-9986; text as passed Senate: CR S9986; text of measure as introduced: CR S9958)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating and commending the Veterans of foreign Wars of the United States and its national Commander-in-Chief, John Furgess of Tennessee.

Bill: 108-sres-444
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
Veterans' organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 
 Recognizes the historic significance of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW).
 
Congratulates the VFW on achieving that milestone.
 
Commends the approximately 2,000,000 veterans who belong to the VFW and thanks them for their service to their fellow veterans and the United States.
 
Recognizes the VFW's national Commander-in-Chief, John Furgess, for his service and dedication to the veterans of the United States.

action_date: 2004-09-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW).
 
Congratulates the VFW on achieving that milestone.
 
Commends the approximately 2,000,000 veterans who belong to the VFW and thanks them for their service to their fellow veterans and the United States.
 
Recognizes the VFW's national Commander-in-Chief, John Furgess, for his service and dedication to the veterans of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9988-9989; text as passed Senate: CR S9989; text of measure as introduced: CR S9958)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9988-9989; text as passed Senate: CR S9989; text of measure as introduced: CR S9958)
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring former President James Earl (Jimmy) Carter on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Bill: 108-sres-446
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2004-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Carter Administration
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics
History

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: 
Honors former President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 80th birthday and extends best wishes to him and his family.

action_date: 2004-10-04
text: 

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

 
Honors former President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 80th birthday and extends best wishes to him and his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10378-10379; text as passed Senate: CR S10379; text of measure as introduced: CR S10368-10369)
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10378-10379; text as passed Senate: CR S10379; text of measure as introduced: CR S10368-10369)
action_date: 2004-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States should exercise his Constitutional Authority to pardon posthumously John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for Mr. Johnson's racially-motivated 1913 conviction that diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and unduly tarnished his reputation.

Bill: 108-sres-447
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2004-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Athletes
Blacks
Boxing
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Minorities
Pardons
Prosecution
Prostitution
Racism
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: 
Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World.

action_date: 2004-10-05
text: 

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

 
Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10417-10419; text as passed Senate: CR S10418-10419; text of measure as introduced: CR S10445)
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10417-10419; text as passed Senate: CR S10418-10419; text of measure as introduced: CR S10445)
action_date: 2004-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first day of April 2005 as "National Asbestos Awareness Day".

Bill: 108-sres-448
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asbestos
Environmental Protection
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Designates the first day of April 2005 as National Asbestos Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2004 S10583-10584)
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate