A concurrent resolution commending the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation for its work in aiding children and families affected by child abuse, and designating November 2007 as National Courage Month.

Bill: 110-sconres-45
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2007-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Awards, medals, prizes
Child abuse
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Foundations
Social Welfare
Special months
Sports and Recreation
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) National Courage Month provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about the positive role that professional athletes can play as inspirations for America's youth; and (2) the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation should be recognized for its outstanding contributions toward helping those affected by child abuse. 

action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 

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

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) National Courage Month provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about the positive role that professional athletes can play as inspirations for America's youth; and (2) the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation should be recognized for its outstanding contributions toward helping those affected by child abuse. 

action_date: 2007-10-03
text: 

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

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) National Courage Month provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about the positive role that professional athletes can play as inspirations for America's youth; and (2) the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation should be recognized for its outstanding contributions toward helping those affected by child abuse. 

action_date: 2007-11-13
text: 

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

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) National Courage Month provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about the positive role that professional athletes can play as inspirations for America's youth; and (2) the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation should be recognized for its outstanding contributions toward helping those affected by child abuse. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13813)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13813)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 45.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13813-13814)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12691-12692; text as passed Senate: CR S12691-12692)
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12691-12692; text as passed Senate: CR S12691-12692)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S11603)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate