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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jan 13, 2010
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Encourages all individuals in the United States to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Recognizes: (1) the value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of nonviolent community progress consistent with Dr. King's works; and (2) the benefits of the collaborative work by the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry out service projects.
Encourages the Members of the House of Representatives and colleagues to urge their constituents to participate in community service projects.
Acknowledges that by serving one's country, one's community, and one's neighbor our nation makes progress in civility, equality, and unity consistent with the values and life's work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
People & committees
Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] · R–PA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H56-57)
House roll call 3 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 3).(text: CR H56-57)
House roll call 3 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H107-108)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1002.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H56-60)
Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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