Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World War II.

Bill: 108-hres-737
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2004-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Guam
History
Japan
Military history
Military occupation
Military parks
Military personnel
Public Lands and Natural Resources
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World War II; (2) the extraordinary heroism and steadfast loyalty exhibited by the people of Guam who endured occupation by enemy forces from December 10, 1941, until liberation on July 21, 1944; and (3) the bravery and courage of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the battle to recapture and liberate Guam and all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
 
Encourages the American people to commemorate the Liberation of Guam and to observe the anniversary of the significant battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II.
 
Urges the Secretary of the Interior to establish commemorative programs honoring the liberators and the people of Guam at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam.

action_date: 2004-09-28
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World War II; (2) the extraordinary heroism and steadfast loyalty exhibited by the people of Guam who endured occupation by enemy forces from December 10, 1941, until liberation on July 21, 1944; and (3) the bravery and courage of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the battle to recapture and liberate Guam and all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
 
Encourages the American people to commemorate the Liberation of Guam and to observe the anniversary of the significant battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II.
 
Urges the Secretary of the Interior to establish commemorative programs honoring the liberators and the people of Guam at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7683-7684)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7683-7684)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 737.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7683-7685)
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-07-21
text: Introduced in House