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H.Con.Res. 414 Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, all Americans are encouraged to observe this anniversary with a commitment to continuing and building on the legacy of Brown
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H.Con.Res. 414
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, all Americans are encouraged to observe this anniversary with a commitment to continuing and building on the legacy of Brown
Passed by a vote of 406-1
Burgess voted YES
H.CON.RES.414 Major Actions: Help
Title:Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, all Americans are encouraged to observe this anniversary with a commitment to continuing and building on the legacy of Brown.
Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 5/4/2004) Cosponsors: 76
Committees: House Judiciary
House Reports: 108-485
Related Bills: S.CON.RES.102
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 1 (Roll no. 176).
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SUMMARY AS OF:
5/12/2004--Reported to House, without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the Congress: (1) recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision; (2) encourages all Americans to recognize and celebrate the anniversary; and (3) renews its commitment to continuing and building on the legacy of Brown with a pledge to acknowledge and address the modern day disparities that remain.
H.Res. 608 Expressing the sense of the House that the Department of Defense should rectify deficiencies in the military postal system to ensure that members of the Armed Forces stationed overseas are able to receive and send election ballots in time to be counted in the 2004 elections.
Posted by on May 12, 2004
H.Res. 608
Expressing the sense of the House that the Department of Defense should rectify deficiencies in the military postal system to ensure that members of the Armed Forces stationed overseas are able to receive and send election ballots in time to be counted in the 2004 elections.
Passed by a vote of 421-0 Burgess voted YES
H.RES.608 Major Actions: Help
Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense should rectify deficiencies in the military postal system to ensure that members of the Armed Forces stationed overseas are able to receive and send mail in a timely manner as well as receive and send election ballots in time to be counted in the 2004 elections.
Sponsor: Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] (introduced 4/28/2004) Cosponsors: 43
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 160).
H.Con.Res. 378 Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes
Posted by on May 12, 2004
H.Con.Res. 378
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes
Passed by a vote of 424-1 Burgess voted YES
H.CON.RES.378 Major Actions: Help
Title:Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 3/4/2004) Cosponsors: 106
Committees: House International Relations; Senate Foreign Relations
Related Bills: S.RES.311
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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SUMMARY AS OF:
3/4/2004--Introduced.
States that Congress: (1) condemns the detention of Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; (2) condemns the violations of freedom of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process afforded to individuals in Vietnam; and (3) urges the Government of Vietnam to consider the implications of its actions for the broader relationship with the United States, including the United States-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) make the immediate release of Father Ly a top concern; (2) reiterate its deep concern regarding the violation of Father Ly's and other prisoners' human rights, and continue to urge the Government of Vietnam to comply with international standards for freedom and human rights; and (3) make it clear to the Government of Vietnam that the detention and human rights violations of Father Ly and other persons create obstacles to improved bilateral relations with the United States.
H.Con.Res. 409 Recognizing with humble gratitude the more than 16,000,000 veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II and the Americans who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrating the completion of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in the District of Columbia
Posted by on May 12, 2004
H.Con.Res. 409
Recognizing with humble gratitude the more than 16,000,000 veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II and the Americans who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrating the completion of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in the District of Columbia
Passed by a vote of 422-0
Burgess voted YES
H.CON.RES.409 Major Actions: Help
Title: Recognizing with humble gratitude the more than 16,000,000 veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II and the Americans who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrating the completion of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in the District of Columbia.
Sponsor: Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] (introduced 4/28/2004) Cosponsors: 14
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs; House Resources; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 622 Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Posted by on May 11, 2004
H.RES.622
Passed by a vote of 404-0 Burgess voted YES
Title:Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Sponsor: Rep Hefley, Joel [CO-5] (introduced 5/4/2004) Cosponsors: 6
Committees: House Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/11/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 154).
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SUMMARY AS OF:
5/4/2004--Introduced.
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty; and (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
H.Res. 577 Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union
Posted by on May 11, 2004
H.Res. 577
Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union
Passed by a vote of 397-7 Burgess voted YES
H.RES.577 Major Actions: Help
Title:Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union.
Sponsor: Rep Bereuter, Doug [NE-1] (introduced 3/25/2004) Cosponsors: 12
Committees: House International Relations
Latest Major Action: 5/11/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 7 (Roll no. 155).
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SUMMARY AS OF:
3/25/2004--Introduced.
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of relations between the United States and the European Union.
Commends the U.S. mission to the European Union and the mission of the European Commission to the United States for the professional representation of the interests of the United States and European Union over the past 50 years.
Recognizes that continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union is essential to resolving international disputes, promoting peace, expanding global economic opportunity, combating global threats, and being prepared to respond to unforeseen events.
Encourages enhanced United States-European Union strategic discussion and institutional cooperation, including increased discussions between representatives of the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament through the Transatlantic Legislator's Dialogue.
Burgess Announces Winners of Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Discovery”
Posted by Michelle Stein on May 7, 2004
Today, U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) announced the winner of the second annual 26th Congressional District art competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” A freshman at Lewisville High School North, Arturo Noyola, won first prize in the 2004 competition with his oil pastel entitled “Blue Clouds of Freedom.” The art competition was open to public and private high school students residing in the district.
“This contest is designed to highlight the artistic achievements of our local high school students and to share the results of those talents with our area and the rest of the country,” Rep. Michael Burgess said. “Arturo’s work makes the 26th District proud. He is an extremely talented young man with a tremendous gift.”
Congressman Burgess honored Arturo and other finalists at a reception on April 30th at the Center for the Visual Arts in Denton hosted by the art competition’s co-sponsor, the Greater Denton Arts Council. The competition judge was Texas Woman’s University art educator, Sharon Warwick.
Arturo’s work will be displayed in the United States Capitol complex for the coming year. A ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the national 2004 “An Artistic Discovery” exhibition will take place to honor the winning artists from all over the country. Rebecca Cheek of Southwest Airlines presented Noyola with plane tickets for him and a family member to fly to Washington, DC to attend the unveiling celebration on July 13, 2004. Noyola will also be receiving a $100 savings bond from Bank One. Arturo is an art student of KarYn Lee at Lewisville High School North and the son of Alma Aguirre of Lewisville.
Three Honorable Mention winners were also announced and their artworks will be displayed in Congressman Burgess’ Lewisville District Office: Willette Griffin of Carrollton, representing Hebron High School; Abbie Marshall of Flower Mound, representing Coram Deo Academy; and Liz Schmiedel of Southlake, representing Carroll High School. The Honorable Mention winners will be receiving $50 savings bonds from Bank One.
“Congratulations are in order for Aturo, Willette, Abbie and Liz for their achievements,” said Rep. Michael Burgess.
Since the competition was first launched in 1982, nearly 5,000 local contests have been conducted that have involved more than 650,000 high school students. Congressman Burgess was pleased to bring this worthwhile program to the high school students of the 26th District and looks forward to next year’s competition.
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