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H.Res. 1229 (110th)

Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students.

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Introduced

22 May 2008

Last action

23 June 2008 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], David Scott, Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]

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Summary

Honors the valedictorians and graduating seniors of the class of 2008 for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities. Encourages all valedictorians and graduating seniors to continue their studies. Supports the continued social engagement of valedictorians and graduating seniors.

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Timeline

  1. 22 May 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 June 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5828-5830)

    Source: Floor

  5. 23 June 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 June 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5828-5829)

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 June 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5828-5829)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 June 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1229.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 June 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 23 June 2008

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    summary · EN · 23 June 2008

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    Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 2008

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