Honoring Retired Lieutenant Commander Wesley Anthony Brown for his historic achievement as the first African American graduate of the United States Naval Academy and paying tribute on the occasion of July 4 to Wesley Anthony Brown and other residents of the Nation's capital who have served in the armed forces and have continued to pay taxes, both without representation in Congress.

Summary

Commends Retired Lieutenant Commander Wesley Anthony Brown, the first African American graduate of the United States Naval Academy, for his commitment and dedication to serving this country. Recognizes the dedication of all District of Columbia residents who serve or have served in the armed forces. Recognizes the bipartisan work in the House of Representatives to bring equal citizenship to D.C. residents.

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Timeline

1. 17 July 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1419-1420)

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2. 17 July 2006

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   Introduced in House

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3. 17 July 2006

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   Introduced in House

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4. 17 July 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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5. 17 July 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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• Eleanor Norton · D · Sponsor
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• · hsju00 · Standing
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