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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 3, 2016
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Expresses support for the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.
Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for ongoing contributions to education and for the vital role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the nation.
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Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R–LA
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S571; text as passed Senate: CR S577)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S571; text as passed Senate: CR S577)
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