H.Res. 1222 (111th): Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week.

Introduced:
Mar 25, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Vernon Ehlers [R-MI3]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on April 13, 2010. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Mar 25, 2010
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Apr 13, 2010
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Apr 13, 2010 7:03 p.m.
Passed 397/0

Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Text

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Last updated Apr 13, 2010.
2 pages

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4/13/2010--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week.

House Republican Conference Summary

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Background

According to the resolution's findings, libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters across the United States will celebrate National Library Week, April 11-17, 2010.

Summary

H.Res. 1222 would resolve that the House of Representatives:
• "Supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week;
• "Encourages all residents to visit a library to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available, and to thank their librarians and library workers for making information accessible to all who walk through the library's doors; and
• "Supports librarians' efforts to ensure that all Americans can continue to access 21st century library services in school, public, academic, and special libraries."

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