H.J.Res. 80 (111th): Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families.

Introduced:
Mar 04, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D-IL11]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 111-156.

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 April 7, 2010.

Progress
Introduced Mar 04, 2010
Passed House Mar 23, 2010
Passed Senate Mar 26, 2010
Signed by the President Apr 07, 2010
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Mar 23, 2010 2:50 p.m.
Passed 416/0

Cosponsors
23 cosponsors (19D, 4R) (show)
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Summary

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Text

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Last updated Jan 01, 2010.
2 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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4/7/2010--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Blinded Veterans Association in improving rehabilitation services, education, and benefits for blinded veterans. Supports the goals and ideals of Blinded Veterans Day, and calls upon the people of the United States to observe such Day.

House Republican Conference Summary

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This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/2/hjres80.

Background

According to the resolution's findings, at 8:45 a.m. on March 28, 1945, 100 blinded members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II formed the Blinded Veterans Association at Avon "Old Farms" Army Convalescent Hospital in Connecticut.

Summary

H.J.Res. 80 would resolve that Congress:
• "Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Blinded Veterans Association in improving the rehabilitation services, education, and benefits for blinded veterans of the United States;
• "Supports the goals and ideals of Blinded Veterans Day; and
• "Calls upon the people of the United States to observe Blinded Veterans Day with appropriate programs and activities."

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