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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 26, 2005
Encourages: (1) Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day by treating that day as a special day of reflection; (2) houses of worship and other institutions to ring bells at 11:00 AM on such Day; and (3) people to then observe a moment of reflection in recognition of veterans.
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe it with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] · D–CA
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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