A concurrent resolution 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.
United States117th CongressSCONRES-42Senate
Updated: Jul 13, 2022
Summary
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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HCONRES-97: 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.Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mr. Takano asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
House of Representatives
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6025)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6025)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives