S.Res.216 / 109th Congress

A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, commending the acts of heroism displayed by those servicemembers, and recognizing the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9199-9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9199-9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9187-9188)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 27, 2005

Expresses appreciation to, and commends the heroism and bravery of, the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during World War II, known collectively as the "Greatest Generation."

Honors such members on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the end of such War, and in conjunction with the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" on September 2-September 5, 2005, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Honors all members of the Armed Forces, past and present, for defending U.S. freedom in times of both war and peace.

Commends the participants of such Weekend.

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People & committees

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Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] · R–PA

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Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]

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Jul 27, 2005
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9199-9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9199-9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9187-9188)
Jul 27, 2005
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9199-9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9199-9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9187-9188)
Jul 27, 2005
Introduced in Senate

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/216

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2005-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres216/BILLS-109sres216ats.htm

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Discuss S.Res.216, 109th Congress: A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, commending the acts of heroism displayed by those servicemembers, and recognizing the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/216

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2005-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres216/BILLS-109sres216ats.htm

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Discuss S.Res.216, 109th Congress: A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, commending the acts of heroism displayed by those servicemembers, and recognizing the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/216

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2005-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres216/BILLS-109sres216ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-12T12:19:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Res.216, 109th Congress: A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, commending the acts of heroism displayed by those servicemembers, and recognizing the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/216

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2005-07-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/sres216/BILLS-109sres216ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-12T12:19:03Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.216 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.