S.Res. 311 (105th): A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior should the establishment of a memorial to Thomas Paine on the National Park Service property in Constitution Gardens within the 1700 block of Constitution Avenue, N.W., in the District of Columbia, and that the memorial should specifically include the structure known as the “Canal House”.

Introduced:
Oct 20, 1998 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Sen. Alfonse D'Amato [R-NY]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on October 20, 1998, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 20, 1998
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Last updated Oct 20, 1998.
2 pages

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10/20/1998--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior should support the establishment of a memorial to Thomas Paine at a specified location in the District of Columbia that specifically includes the structure known as the "Canal House," as previously authorized by specified Federal law.

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