A resolution designating December 16, 2023, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
SRES 489 designates December 16, 2023, as "National Wreaths Across America Day" to honor the Wreaths Across America project. This project places wreaths on veterans' graves nationwide, coordinating with volunteers, the trucking industry, and patriotic escort groups (like motorcycle and law enforcement units) for annual ceremonies. The resolution recognizes the project's 32-year tradition of remembering fallen service members and honoring veterans' sacrifices. It specifically acknowledges the millions of volunteers, donors, and industry partners supporting this effort.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Dec 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Dec 6, 2023
Last action Dec 6, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Dec 6, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5803; text: CR S5811-5812)
upper
Dec 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5803; text: CR S5811-5812)
upper
Dec 6, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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