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Congressional Research Service
Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 29, 2004
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Recognizes the historic significance of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW).
Congratulates the VFW on achieving that milestone.
Commends the approximately 2,000,000 veterans who belong to the VFW and thanks them for their service to their fellow veterans and the United States.
Recognizes the VFW's national Commander-in-Chief, John Furgess, for his service and dedication to the veterans of the United States.
People & committees
Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9988-9989; text as passed Senate: CR S9989; text of measure as introduced: CR S9958)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9988-9989; text as passed Senate: CR S9989; text of measure as introduced: CR S9958)
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