H.Res. 959 (110th): Supporting the Adopt-a-Platoon program, which encourages support to deployed soldiers through letters, care packages, pen pal campaigns, and monetary donations.

Introduced:
Feb 06, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Marilyn Musgrave [R-CO4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on February 6, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 06, 2008
Cosponsors
43 cosponsors (32R, 11D) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

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Last updated Feb 06, 2008.
2 pages

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2/6/2008--Introduced.
Honors the contributions of the Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort for supporting deployed U.S. service members in all branches of the military.

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