Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the War in thePacific and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters  of the Second World War.

Bill: 109-hconres-191
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2005-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alliances
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Australia
Authoritarianism
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
East Asia
History
International Affairs
International courts
Japan
Law
Militarism
Oceania
Philippines
South Korea
Thailand
War crimes
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: 
Honors all veterans, living and deceased, of the Second World War in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters on the 60th anniversary year of the war's conclusion. Expresses the deep appreciation and gratitude of the United States for their valor and selfless service to their country.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to commemorate September 2, 2005, the 60th anniversary of the final surrender of the Second World War aboard the USS Missouri, as a day of remembrance and appreciation for the members of the generation who preserved liberty for future generations and rescued the world from the scourge of fascist militarism.
 
Reaffirms the judgment in Tokyo rendered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East of 1946-1948 and the conviction of certain individuals as war criminals for their crimes against humanity.
 
Recognizes that the alliances formed in the Asia-Pacific region following the Second World War, including those with Australia, Japan, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, have contributed immeasurably to the continued peace and prosperity enjoyed throughout the region.

action_date: 2005-07-14
text: 
Honors all veterans, living and deceased, of the Second World War in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters on the 60th anniversary year of the war's conclusion. Expresses the deep appreciation and gratitude of the United States for their valor and selfless service to their country.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the final surrender of the Second World War aboard the USS Missouri as a day of remembrance and appreciation for those who preserved liberty for future generations and rescued the world from the scourge of fascist militarism.
 
Reaffirms the judgment in Tokyo rendered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East of 1946-1948 and the conviction of certain individuals as war criminals for their crimes against humanity.
 
Recognizes that the alliances formed in the Asia-Pacific region following the Second World War, including those with Australia, Japan, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, have contributed immeasurably to the continued peace and prosperity enjoyed throughout the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 379). (text: CR 7/13/2005 H5764)
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 379).(text: CR 7/13/2005 H5764)
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5880-5881)
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 191.
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5764-5766)
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Introduced in House