A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to the people of Ireland and to the world and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States.

Bill: 110-sconres-74
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
Ireland
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, has been a strong leader for the people of Ireland and a good friend to the United States; and (2) the skillful leadership of Prime Minister Ahern was indispensable in achieving a successful resolution of the conflict in Northern Ireland. 

action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, has been a strong leader for the people of Ireland and a good friend to the United States; (2) the skillful leadership of Prime Minister Ahern was indispensable in achieving a successful resolution of the conflict in Northern Ireland, and hopes his unique talents will be of service in resolving conflicts elsewhere in the years ahead; and (3) the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives look forward to paying fitting and fond tribute to Prime Minister Ahern when he addresses a joint session of Congress on April 30, 2008. 

action_date: 2008-04-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, has been a strong leader for the people of Ireland and a good friend to the United States; (2) the skillful leadership of Prime Minister Ahern was indispensable in achieving a successful resolution of the conflict in Northern Ireland, and hopes his unique talents will be of service in resolving conflicts elsewhere in the years ahead; and (3) the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives look forward to paying fitting and fond tribute to Prime Minister Ahern when he addresses a joint session of Congress on April 30, 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-04-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3450-3451; text as passed Senate: CR S3451)
action_date: 2008-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3450-3451; text as passed Senate: CR S3451)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 708.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2757)
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in Senate