A joint resolution acknowledging the sacrifices that military families have made on behalf of the Nation and designating November 21, 1988, as "National Military Families Recognition Day".

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Introduced

19 April 1988

Last action

21 October 1988 · Floor

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Dowdy, Wayne [D-MS-4], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Steny Hoyer, Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Martin, David O'B. [R-NY-26], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]

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Summary

Declares that the Congress acknowledges and appreciates the commitment, devotion, and sacrifices of present and former military families. Designates November 21, 1988, as National Military Families Recognition Day.

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Timeline

19 April 1988
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Source: IntroReferral
19 April 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 April 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 April 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Source: Committee
21 October 1988
Discharge
House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
21 October 1988
Committee
House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
21 October 1988
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
21 October 1988
Passed
Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
21 October 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
21 October 1988
Floor
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-joint-resolution/543
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