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103-sjres-222 103 sjres 222 A joint resolution to designate October 19, 1994, as "Mercy Otis Warren Day", and for other purposes. Social Sciences and History 1994-09-27 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 2 Designates October 19, 1994, as Mercy Otis Warren Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-187 103 sjres 187 A joint resolution designating July 16 through July 24, 1994, as "National Apollo Anniversary Observance". Social Sciences and History 1994-05-11 1994-07-20 Became Public Law No: 103-278. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 60 Designates July 16 through 24, 1994, as National Apollo Anniversary Observance. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-172 103 sjres 172 A joint resolution designating May 29, 1995, through June 6, 1995, as a "Time for the National Observance of the Fiftieth anniversary of World war II". Social Sciences and History 1994-03-15 1994-08-01 Became Public Law No: 103-291. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 54 Designates May 29 through June 6, 1995, as a Time for the National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-161 103 sjres 161 A joint resolution to designate April 1994, as "Civil War History Month". Social Sciences and History 1994-01-31 1994-04-21 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 50 Designates April 1994 as Civil War History Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-140 103 sjres 140 A joint resolution to designate December 7, 1993, as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day". Social Sciences and History 1993-10-05 1993-11-20 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 51 Designates December 7, 1993, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Requests the President to urge that the U.S. flag be flown at half staff on December 7, 1993, in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-136 103 sjres 136 A joint resolution to designate the month of July 1994 as "Lewis and Clark Month". Social Sciences and History 1993-09-15 1993-09-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 4 Designates July 1994 as Lewis and Clark Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-97 103 sjres 97 A joint resolution to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Oregon Trail. Social Sciences and History 1993-05-25 1993-07-26 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 50 Designates September 4, 1993, as National Oregon Trail Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-87 103 sjres 87 A joint resolution to designate September 13, 1993, as "Commodore John Barry Day". Social Sciences and History 1993-05-04 1993-05-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 0 Designates September 13, 1993, as Commodore John Barry Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-83 103 sjres 83 A joint resolution designating the week beginning February 6, 1994, as "Lincoln Legacy Week". Social Sciences and History 1993-04-21 1993-04-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 17 Designates the week beginning February 6, 1994, as Lincoln Legacy Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-84 103 sjres 84 A joint resolution designating the week of June 1, 1993, through June 7, 1993, as a "Week for the National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II". Social Sciences and History 1993-04-21 1993-05-20 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 53 Designates June 1 through 7, 1993, as a Week for the National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-82 103 sjres 82 A joint resolution to designate May 13, 1994, as "Irish Brigade-Marine Day". Social Sciences and History 1993-04-19 1993-04-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 3 Designates May 13, 1994, as Irish Brigade Marines Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-57 103 sjres 57 A joint resolution to designate June 4 of each year as "National Midway Recognition Day". Social Sciences and History 1993-03-04 1993-03-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 0 Designates June 4 of each year as National Midway Recognition Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-42 103 sjres 42 A joint resolution to designate the month of April 1993 as "Civil War History Month". Social Sciences and History 1993-02-04 1993-11-15 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 57 Designates April 1993 as Civil War History Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-53 103 sjres 53 A joint resolution designating March 1993 and March 1994 both as "Women's History Month". Social Sciences and History 1993-02-02 1993-04-12 Became Public Law No: 103-22. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 43 Designates the months of March 1993 and March 1994 as Women's History Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-333 102 sjres 333 A joint resolution designating the week beginning February 7, 1993, as "Lincoln Legacy Week". Social Sciences and History 1992-08-12 1992-08-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 13 Designates the week beginning February 7, 1993, as Lincoln Legacy Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-330 102 sjres 330 A joint resolution to designate March 1993 as "Irish-American Heritage Month". Social Sciences and History 1992-08-06 1992-10-08 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 54 Designates March 1993 as Irish-American Heritage Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-305 102 sjres 305 A joint resolution to designate October 1992 as "Polish American Heritage Month". Social Sciences and History 1992-05-14 1992-10-16 Became Public Law No: 102-424. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 51 Designates October 1992 as Polish-American Heritage Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-306 102 sjres 306 A joint resolution designating October 1992 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month". Social Sciences and History 1992-05-14 1992-05-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 22 Designates October 1992 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-265 102 sjres 265 A joint resolution to designate October 9, 1992, as "National School Celebration of the Centennial of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Quincentennial of the Discovery of America by Columbus Day". Social Sciences and History 1992-03-04 1992-03-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Seymour, John [R-CA] CA R S000269 4 Designates October 9, 1992, as National School Celebration of the Centennial of the Pledge of Allegiance and Quincentennial of the Discovery of America by Columbus Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-224 102 sjres 224 A joint resolution designating March 1992 as "Irish-American Heritage Month". Social Sciences and History 1991-10-31 1992-02-27 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 51 Designates March 1992 as Irish-American Heritage Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-211 102 sjres 211 A joint resolution designating October 1991 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month". Social Sciences and History 1991-10-03 1991-10-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 11 Designates October 1991 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-206 102 sjres 206 A joint resolution to designate November 16, 1991, as "Dutch-American Heritage Day". Social Sciences and History 1991-09-26 1991-11-04 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 56 Designates November 16, 1991, as Dutch-American Heritage Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-204 102 sjres 204 A joint resolution proclaining Christopher Columbus to be an honorary citizen of the United States. Social Sciences and History 1991-09-24 1991-09-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 3 Grants honorary U.S. citizenship to Christopher Columbus. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-190 102 sjres 190 A joint resolution to designate January 1, 1992, as "National Ellis Island Day". Social Sciences and History 1991-08-02 1991-11-18 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 30 Authorizes and requests the President to designate January 1, 1992, as National Ellis Island Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-155 102 sjres 155 A joint resolution commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the arrival of Vitrus Bering in America. Social Sciences and History 1991-06-04 1991-06-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 1 Designates October 1991 as Russian-American Heritage Month. Encourages U.S. and Soviet citizens to participate in celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Vitus Bering Expedition on the Northwest coast of America. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
102-sjres-151 102 sjres 151 A joint resolution to designate October 6, 1991, and October 6, 1992, as "German-American Day". Social Sciences and History 1991-05-23 1991-10-03 Became Public Law No: 102-117. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 55 Designates October 6, 1991 and 1992, as German-American Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-125 102 sjres 125 A joint resolution to designate October 1991 as "Polish American Heritage Month". Social Sciences and History 1991-04-17 1991-10-03 Became Public Law No: 102-115. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 51 Designates October 1991 as Polish American Heritage Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-349 101 sjres 349 A joint resolution designating October 1990, as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month". Social Sciences and History 1990-07-13 1990-10-24 Became Public Law No: 101-460. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 53 Designates October 1990 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-289 101 sjres 289 A joint resolution to designate October 1990 as "Polish American Heritage Month". Social Sciences and History 1990-04-19 1990-09-20 Became Public Law No: 101-388. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 54 Designates October 1990 as Polish-American Heritage Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-277 101 sjres 277 A joint resolution designating October 6, 1990, as "German-American Day". Social Sciences and History 1990-03-26 1990-09-28 Senate passed companion measure H.J.RES. 469 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 54 Designates October 6, 1990, as German-American Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-263 101 sjres 263 A joint resolution to designate October 11, 1990, as "National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Day". Social Sciences and History 1990-03-01 1990-03-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 53 Designates October 11, 1990, as National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-262 101 sjres 262 A joint resolution designating March 1990 as "Irish-American Month". Social Sciences and History 1990-02-27 1990-03-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 36 Designates March 1990 as Irish-American Heritage Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-257 101 sjres 257 A joint resolution to designate March 10, 1990, as "Harriet Tubman Day". Social Sciences and History 1990-02-20 1990-03-13 Became Public Law No: 101-252. Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 31 Designates March 10, 1990, as Harriet Tubman Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-226 101 sjres 226 A joint resolution to designate the year 1990 as the "Bicentennial Anniversary of the legacy of Benjamin Franklin". Social Sciences and History 1989-11-13 1990-03-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 52 Designates 1990 as the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Legacy of Benjamin Franklin. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-193 101 sjres 193 A joint resolution designating October 1989 as "National Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month". Social Sciences and History 1989-08-04 1989-08-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 30 Designates October 1989 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-118 101 sjres 118 A joint resolution designating October 6, 1989, as "German-American Day". Social Sciences and History 1989-05-03 1989-10-03 Became Public Law No: 101-107. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 52 Designates October 6, 1989, as German-American Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-92 101 sjres 92 A joint resolution to invite the houses of worship of this Nation to celebrate the bicentennial of the inauguration of George Washington, the first President of the United States, by ringing bells at 12 noon on Sunday, April 30, 1989. Social Sciences and History 1989-04-04 1989-05-01 Became Public Law No: 101-20. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 2 Invites U.S. houses of worship to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration by ringing bells at 12 noon on Sunday, April 30, 1989. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-sjres-93 101 sjres 93 A joint resolution to designate October 1989 as "Polish American Heritage Month". Social Sciences and History 1989-04-04 1989-07-27 Became Public Law No: 101-64. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 52 Designates October 1989 as Polish American Heritage Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-84 101 sjres 84 A joint resolution to designate April 30, 1989, as "National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Centennial Day". Social Sciences and History 1989-03-16 1989-05-02 Became Public Law No: 101-22. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 24 Designates April 30, 1989, as National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Centennial Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-70 101 sjres 70 A bill to designate the month of March 1989, as "Women's History Month". Social Sciences and History 1989-03-02 1989-03-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Designates the month of March 1989 as Women's History Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
99-sjres-187 99 sjres 187 A bill designating Patrick Henry's last home and burial place, known as Red Hill, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as a national Memorial to Patrick Henry. Social Sciences and History 1985-08-01 1986-05-12 Became Public Law No: 99-296. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 1 Designates Patrick Henry's last home and burial place, in Virginia, as the Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, with the property owner's concurrence, to place an inscribed plaque or marker at Patrick Henry's gravesite on or by June 6, 1986. Provides that the ownership of Red Hill is to remain non-Federal and that no costs associated with the memorial are to be borne by the Federal Government. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
99-sjres-143 99 sjres 143 A joint resolution to authorize the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia at an appropriate site in Constitution Gardens. Social Sciences and History 1985-05-24 1986-09-17 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For further action see H.J.Res. 142. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 49 Authorizes the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the courageous slaves and free black persons of the American Revolution. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, to select the site, approve the design and plans, and provide for maintenance. Prohibits the use of any Federal funds for the memorial's construction. Terminates the Foundation's authority to establish such memorial five years from the date of enactment of this Act. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-sjres-359 98 sjres 359 A joint resolution to designate July 23, 1985, as "Ulysses S. Grant Day". Social Sciences and History 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 0 Designates July 23, 1985, as Ulysses S. Grant Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-358 98 sjres 358 A joint resolution to designate October 19, 1984, as "John McLoughlin Day". Social Sciences and History 1984-10-02 1984-10-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 0 Designates October 19, 1984, as John McLoughlin Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-341 98 sjres 341 A joint resolution designating August 28, 1984, as a national day of recognition of Father Junipero Serra. Social Sciences and History 1984-08-07 1984-08-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 1 Authorizes and requests the President to designate August 28, 1984, as a national day of recognition of Father Junipero Serra. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-340 98 sjres 340 A joint resolution to designate the week of September 23, 1984 as "National Historically Black Colleges Week". Social Sciences and History 1984-08-06 1984-09-24 Became Public Law No: 98-416. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 43 Designates the week of September 23, 1984, as National Historically Black Colleges Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-296 98 sjres 296 A joint resolution to designate June 14, 1984, as "Baltic Freedom Day". Social Sciences and History 1984-05-15 1984-06-15 Became Public Law No: 98-318. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 37 Designates June 14, 1984, as Baltic Freedom Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-272 98 sjres 272 A joint resolution recognizing the anniversaries of the Warsaw Uprising and the Polish resistance to the invasion of Poland during World War II. Social Sciences and History 1984-04-10 1984-08-17 Became Public Law No: 98-384. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 27 States that the United States joins in recognizing the anniversaries of the Warsaw uprising and the Polish resistance to the World War II invasion of Poland. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-268 98 sjres 268 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the day of June 6, 1984, as "D-Day National Remembrance Day". Social Sciences and History 1984-03-28 1984-03-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 32 Commemorates on June 6, 1984, the fortieth anniversary of the allied forces invasion against the Nazi army. Authorizes and requests the President to designate June 6, 1984, as D-Day National Remembrance Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-248 98 sjres 248 A joint resolution designating August 21, 1984, as "Hawaii Statehood Silver Jubilee Day". Social Sciences and History 1984-02-28 1984-08-17 Became Public Law No: 98-383. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 28 Designates August 21, 1984, as Hawaii Statehood Silver Jubilee Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-240 98 sjres 240 A joint resolution relating to the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Rome. Social Sciences and History 1984-02-22 1984-06-11 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 49 Declares that Congress asks the American people to take cognizance of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Rome on June 2 through June 3, 1984. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-221 98 sjres 221 A joint resolution to honor the contribution of blacks in the American Revolution. Social Sciences and History 1984-02-01 1984-02-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] CT R W000253 28 Expresses the appreciation of Congress to the descendants of blacks who contributed to American independence. Encourages State and local governments and private organizations to conduct activities during Black History Month 1985 in honor of black involvement in the American Revolution. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-214 98 sjres 214 A joint resolution to designate April 22, 1984, as "Queen Isabella I Day". Social Sciences and History 1984-01-26 1984-01-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 1 Desingates April 22, 1984, as Queen Isabella I Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-204 98 sjres 204 A joint resolution to designate "Women's History Week". Social Sciences and History 1983-11-18 1984-03-05 See H.J.Res.422. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 28 Designates the week of March 8, 1984, as Women's History Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-153 98 sjres 153 A joint resolution to congratulate the people of the County of New York on the occasion of the tricentennial of the founding of the County of New York. Social Sciences and History 1983-08-04 1983-08-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 8 Congratulates the people of the County of New York on the occasion of the tricentennial of its founding. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-144 98 sjres 144 A joint resolution designating September 5, 1983, as "National Beale Street, Home-of-the-Blues Day" to commemorate the redevelopment of the historic area where W.C. Handy, originator of the famous music form known as the "Blues", composed the "Memphis Blues" some seventy years ago. Social Sciences and History 1983-08-03 1983-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 11 Designates September 5, 1983, as National Beale Street, Home-of-the-Blues Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-139 98 sjres 139 A joint resolution to commemorate the centennial of Eleanor Roosevelt's birth. Social Sciences and History 1983-07-28 1983-11-21 Became Public Law No: 98-162. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 2 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Establishes a Commission on the Eleanor Roosevelt Centennial to encourage and coordinate Federal observance of October 11, 1984, the centennial of Eleanor Roosevelt's birth. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to complete the renovation of the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site at Val-Kill in Hyde Park, New York in FY 1984, sufficiently to open it to full public visitation. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-sjres-123 98 sjres 123 A joint resolution to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri. Social Sciences and History 1983-06-27 1983-06-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 1 Requests the President to issue a proclamation commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-64 98 sjres 64 A joint resolution to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Sweden and the United States. Social Sciences and History 1983-03-17 1983-04-04 Became Public Law No: 98-15. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 9 Authorizes and requests the President to designate Monday, April 4, 1983, as Swedish-American Friendship Day, in order to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity between Sweden and the United States. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
98-sjres-59 98 sjres 59 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate February 27, 1986, as "Hugo LaFayette Black Day". Social Sciences and History 1983-03-10 1984-07-03 Became Public Law No: 98-335. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 28 Authorizes and requests the President to designate February 27, 1986, as Hugo LaFayette Black Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-60 98 sjres 60 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the year of 1984 as a "Year of National Observance of the Four Hundreth Anniversary of the Founding of the First English Settlement in the New World on Roanoke Island, North Carolina." Social Sciences and History 1983-03-10 1983-03-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. East, John P. [R-NC] NC R E000017 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the year of 1984 as a year of National Observance of the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the Founding of the First English Settlement in the New World on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-49 98 sjres 49 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of April 10-16, 1983, as "A Week of Remembrance for the 40th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising". Social Sciences and History 1983-03-03 1983-04-26 Passed House (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 44 (Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation in commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-42 98 sjres 42 A joint resolution designating Alaska Statehood Day, January 3, 1984. Social Sciences and History 1983-02-24 1983-06-22 Became Public Law No: 98-42. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 29 Designates January 3, 1984, to be known as Alaska Statehood Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-37 98 sjres 37 A joint resolution providing that the week containing March 8, 1983, shall be designated as "Women's History Week". Social Sciences and History 1983-02-17 1983-03-08 Became Public Law No: 98-3. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 35 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Designates the week beginning March 8, 1983, as Women's History Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-269 97 sjres 269 A joint resolution to designate December 11, 1982, as "Fiorello H. La Guardia Day." Social Sciences and History 1982-12-01 1982-12-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 0 Designates December 11, 1982, as Fiorello Henry La Guardia Memorial Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-260 97 sjres 260 A joint resolution to designate the period commencing January 1, 1983, and ending December 31, 1983, as the "Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America". Social Sciences and History 1982-10-01 1983-01-14 Became Public Law No: 97-472. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 37 (Measure passed House, amended) Designates 1983 as the Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America. Expresses congressional support for the President's Youth Exchange Initiative, and especially the concept of a United States-German teenage exchange sponsored by the Congress and the West German Bundestag. Establishes the Presidential Commission for the German-American Tricentennial to coordinate the commemoration of the Tricentennial. Directs that all expenditures by the Commission be made from donated funds. Requires a report from the Commission by, and terminates the Commission on, January 31, 1984. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sjres-215 97 sjres 215 A joint resolution to provide that the week beginning March 6, 1983 shall be designated as "Women's History Week." Social Sciences and History 1982-07-15 1982-07-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 38 Designates the week beginning March 6, 1983, as Women's History Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-150 97 sjres 150 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day". Social Sciences and History 1982-02-25 1982-05-19 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] KS R K000017 28 Requests the President to designate May 20, 1982, as Amelia Earhart Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-130 97 sjres 130 A joint resolution designating February 22, 1982, the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, a "Day of National Celebration." Social Sciences and History 1981-11-20 1982-02-09 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 26 Requests the President to designate February 22, 1982, as a day of national celebration in honor of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of George Washington. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-95 97 sjres 95 A joint resolution to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior, subject to the supervision and approval of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, to proceed with the construction of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and for other purposes. Social Sciences and History 1981-07-08 1982-07-28 Became Public Law No: 97-224. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 7 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to construct a Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in West Potomac Park in the District of Columbia, subject to the approval of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission and in accordance with the general design selected by such Commission. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
97-sjres-87 97 sjres 87 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate September 13, 1981, as "Commodore John Barry Day". Social Sciences and History 1981-06-09 1981-08-20 Became Public Law No: 97-43. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 5 Requests the President to designate September 13, 1981, as "Commodore John Barry Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-59 97 sjres 59 A joint resolution designating the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States. Social Sciences and History 1981-03-30 1982-06-01 Became Public Law No: 97-188. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 31 (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States for 1982 and 1983. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-39 97 sjres 39 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate January 17 of each year as "Benjamin Franklin Day". Social Sciences and History 1981-02-26 1981-02-26 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Requests the President to designate January 17 of each year as "Benjamin Franklin Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-28 97 sjres 28 A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's History Week". Social Sciences and History 1981-02-06 1981-08-04 Became Public Law No: 97-28. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 35 (Measure passed House, amended) Requests the President to designate the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's History Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-214 96 sjres 214 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate January 17 of each year as "Benjamin Franklin Day." Social Sciences and History 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Requests the President to designate January 17 of each year as "Benjamin Franklin Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-211 96 sjres 211 A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 8, 1981, as "Women's History Week". Social Sciences and History 1980-11-13 1980-11-13 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 16 Designates the week beginning March 8, 1981, as "Women's History Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-186 96 sjres 186 A joint resolution designating October 19, 1981 as a Day of National Celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the American Victory at Yorktown, Virginia. Social Sciences and History 1980-06-17 1980-09-30 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J.Res. 472 for similar provisions). Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 24 Designates October 19, 1981, as a Day of National Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the victory of General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-172 96 sjres 172 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate September 13, 1980, as "Commodore John Barry Day". Social Sciences and History 1980-05-06 1980-05-06 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 3 Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 13, 1980, as "Commodore John Barry Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-173 96 sjres 173 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of May 11 through May 17, 1980, as "National Historic Preservation Week." Social Sciences and History 1980-05-06 1980-05-08 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] IA D C000979 13 Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 11 through May 17, 1980, as "National Historic Preservation Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-151 96 sjres 151 Constitutional Bicentennial Observance Act Social Sciences and History 1980-03-12 1980-03-12 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Constitution Bicentennial Observance Act - Establishes the United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission, representing the three branches of the Federal Government and the public, to plan and develop a three-year program for commemorating the bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. Directs the Commission to submit specified reports to the President and the Congress. Requires certain Federal officials to assist the Commission in planning the commemoration. Terminates the Commission on April 31, 1988. Authorizes the Commission to extend matching grants to nonprofit entities, States, and local governments for commemorative programs. 2025-09-02T13:55:32Z  
96-sjres-116 96 sjres 116 A joint resolution providing for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Social Sciences and History 1979-10-16 1979-10-16 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 0 Provides for the commemoration by the Congress of the centennial of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, thirty-second President of the United States. Establishes a Special Joint Committee on the Centennial of the Birth of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Sets forth rules and procedures under which such joint committee shall operate. Directs the joint committee to arrange for a joint session of the Congress to be held on Saturday, January 30, 1982, to celebrate and commemorate the centennial of the birth of President Roosevelt. Authorizes the joint committee to acquire manuscripts, photographs, and illustrations as it deems appropriate, including "The Days of Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Chronicle", prepared by Pare Lorentz. Authorizes the printing of 25,000 copies of any such manuscripts acquired. States that the expenses of the joint committee shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-sjres-102 96 sjres 102 A joint resolution providing for the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Constitution and other events related to the establishment of the Federal Government during the period 1776 to 1800 and establishing a Commission for the Commemoration of the Federal Government Bicentenary Era. Social Sciences and History 1979-08-03 1979-08-03 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 8 Establishes the Commission for the Commemoration of the Federal Government Bicentenary Era to commemorate the significant events in American history which occurred between the years of 1776 and 1800. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the Commission. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-97 96 sjres 97 A joint resolution designating April 13 through April 19 as "Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust." Social Sciences and History 1979-07-20 1980-04-10 Public Law 96-233. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 35 Designates the period of April 13 through April 19, 1980, as "Days of Remembrance of Victims of Holocaust." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-71 96 sjres 71 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of May 6 through 12, 1979, as "National Historic Preservation Week". Social Sciences and History 1979-05-02 1979-05-24 Public Law 96-13. Senate Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] IA D C000979 11 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of May 6 through May 12, 1979, as "National Historic Preservation Week." 2021-09-25T05:28:16Z  
96-sjres-26 96 sjres 26 A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating July 4 of each year as Independence Day. Social Sciences and History 1979-01-24 1979-01-24 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate July 4 of each year as Independence Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sjres-132 95 sjres 132 A joint resolution to establish a Presidential Commission to develop plans for a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Social Sciences and History 1978-04-27 1978-04-27 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Anderson, Wendell R. [D-MN] MN D A000202 23 Establishes the President's Commission on the Victims of the Holocaust for the purpose of considering and developing plans for the design, construction, and location of a permanent memorial in the United States to the victims of the Holocaust. Terminates the Commission within one year after the submission of its final report. Requires that such report be submitted to the Congress and the President within 18 months after the effective date of this resolution. Authorizes appropriations of $750,000 to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-sjres-116 94 sjres 116 A joint resolution to direct the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration to encourage local communities to participate in special celebrations during the evening of July 4, 1976. Social Sciences and History 1975-07-25 1975-07-25 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 1 Directs the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration to encourage local communities to participate in special celebrations during the evening of July 1, 1976. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-sjres-77 94 sjres 77 A joint resolution to amend the Act creating the American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Council to permit the appointment of members from the New England States. Social Sciences and History 1975-04-30 1975-04-30 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH] NH D M000486 6 Revises the Federal law creating the American Revolution Bicentennial Advisory Council to expand the Council in order to include members from the New England States. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  

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