H.J.Res. 626 (100th): A joint resolution designating September 13, 1989, as “Uncle Sam Day”.

Introduced:
Jul 27, 1988 (100th Congress, 1987–1988)
Sponsor:
Rep. Samuel Stratton [D-NY23]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 100-645.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.J.Res. stands for House joint resolution.

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Status

This resolution was enacted after being signed by the President on November 9, 1988.

Progress
Introduced Jul 27, 1988
Passed House Oct 21, 1988
Passed Senate Oct 21, 1988
Signed by the President Nov 09, 1988
Cosponsors
149 cosponsors (96D, 53R) (show)
Committees

House Post Office and Civil Service

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7/27/1988--Introduced.
Designates September 13, 1989, as Uncle Sam Day in honor of Samuel Wilson of the city of Troy, New York, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the city. (Samuel Wilson was the progenitor of the national symbol, Uncle Sam.)

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