HJRES 251 · 99th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

A joint resolution to provide that a special gold medal honoring George Gershwin be presented to his sister, Frances Gershwin Godowsky, and a special gold medal honoring Ira Gershwin be presented to his widow, Lenore Gershwin, and to provide for the production of bronze duplicates of such medals for sale to the public.

Introduced 1985-04-23· Sponsored by Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 99-86.(1985-08-09)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal honoring George Gershwin to his sister, Frances Gershwin Godowsky, and a gold medal honoring Ira Gershwin to his widow, Lenore Gershwin. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican