A resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Bill: 113-sres-513
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2014-07-23
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Conflicts and wars

Europe

Germany

Poland

World history
Latest action: action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5314)

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-07-23
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.</p>

action_date: 2014-07-29
action_desc: Reported to Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.</p>

action_date: 2014-07-31
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.</p>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Risch , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations July 29, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment July 31, 2014 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Whereas August 1, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic event during World War II during which citizens of Poland, against all odds, fought against the Nazi occupation of Warsaw; Whereas, on August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army, with limited supplies and armed with mostly homemade weapons, rose up against the Nazis to fight the nationwide occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany; Whereas the Polish resistance fought German forces for 63 days, suffering extreme hardship, retribution, and personal sacrifice, and during which approximately 250,000 Poles were killed, wounded, or went missing; Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of Warsaw as punishment for the uprising, leaving 85 percent of the city of Warsaw in ruins, including many historical buildings and monuments; Whereas the actions of the Polish resistance inspire people throughout the world who fight for freedom and democracy; and Whereas the actions of the Polish people during the Warsaw Uprising were a significant contribution to Allied war efforts during World War II and those actions continue to be respected and remembered throughout Poland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.

tv_txt: III Calendar No. 496 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Risch , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations July 29, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment RESOLUTION Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Whereas August 1, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic event during World War II during which citizens of Poland, against all odds, fought against the Nazi occupation of Warsaw; Whereas, on August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army, with limited supplies and armed with mostly homemade weapons, rose up against the Nazis to fight the nationwide occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany; Whereas the Polish resistance fought German forces for 63 days, suffering extreme hardship, retribution, and personal sacrifice, and during which approximately 250,000 Poles were killed, wounded, or went missing; Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of Warsaw as punishment for the uprising, leaving 85 percent of the city of Warsaw in ruins, including many historical buildings and monuments; Whereas the actions of the Polish resistance inspire people throughout the world who fight for freedom and democracy; and Whereas the actions of the Polish people during the Warsaw Uprising were a significant contribution to Allied war efforts during World War II and those actions continue to be respected and remembered throughout Poland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.

July 29, 2014 Reported without amendment

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 513 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Risch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Whereas August 1, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic event during World War II during which citizens of Poland, against all odds, fought against the Nazi occupation of Warsaw; Whereas, on August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army, with limited supplies and armed with mostly homemade weapons, rose up against the Nazis to fight the nationwide occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany; Whereas the Polish resistance fought German forces for 63 days, suffering extreme hardship, retribution, and personal sacrifice, and during which approximately 250,000 Poles were killed, wounded, or went missing; Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of Warsaw as punishment for the uprising, leaving 85 percent of the city of Warsaw in ruins, including many historical buildings and monuments; Whereas the actions of the Polish resistance inspire people throughout the world who fight for freedom and democracy; and Whereas the actions of the Polish people during the Warsaw Uprising were a significant contribution to Allied war efforts during World War II and those actions continue to be respected and remembered throughout Poland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.