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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 29, 2005
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Congratulates the Virginia Retail Merchants Association on its 100th anniversary.
Recognizes its years of service to the retail community.
People & committees
Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] · R–VA
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/28/2005 S4604)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/28/2005 S4604)
Submitted in the Senate. (consideration: CR S4602-4604; text of measure as introduced: CR S4596)
Introduced in Senate
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