HRES 1229 · 110th Congress · Commemorations

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.

Introduced 2008-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]· House

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Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2008-06-23)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]NY
Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]MD
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]WI
Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]NY
Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17]IL
Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]GA
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]MN
Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7]AL
Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]GA
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]MO
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]GA
Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]CA
Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12]NC
Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]NC