HCONRES 97 · 117th Congress · Congress

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the lying in honor of the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II.

Introduced 2022-07-12· Sponsored by Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.(2022-07-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This concurrent resolution recognizes Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II. The concurrent resolution also permits Williams' remains to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945.…

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