Thanks, pays tribute to, and expresses gratitude to all of those who assisted in the significant hospitality, logistical, and security efforts to successfully execute the 2004 national political conventions in Boston, Massachusetts, and New York City, New York.
[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[H. Res. 765 Agreed to House (ATH)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 765
Expressing gratitude to the cities of Boston, Massachusetts, and New
York City, New York, for their extraordinary hospitality and successful
planning and hosting of the 2004 national political conventions.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 13, 2004
Mr. Reynolds (for himself, Mr. Matsui, Mr. Hastert, Mr. DeLay, Ms.
Pelosi, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Hoyer, Ms. Pryce of Ohio, Mr. Menendez, Mr.
Markey, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Neal of Massachusetts, Mr.
Olver, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Delahunt, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Tierney, Mr.
Capuano, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Rangel, Mr. Boehlert, Mr. Owens, Mr. Towns, Mr.
Ackerman, Mr. Houghton, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Engel, Mrs. Lowey, Mr.
McNulty, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. King of
New York, Mrs. Maloney, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Quinn, Ms. Velazquez, Mrs.
Kelly, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mr. Fossella, Mr. Meeks of New York,
Mr. Crowley, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Weiner, Mr. Israel, and Mr. Bishop of New
York) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration
September 13, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Expressing gratitude to the cities of Boston, Massachusetts, and New
York City, New York, for their extraordinary hospitality and successful
planning and hosting of the 2004 national political conventions.
Whereas the Democratic National Convention was held from July 26 through July
29, 2004, in Boston, Massachusetts;
Whereas the Republican National Convention was held from August 30 through
September 2, 2004, in New York City, New York;
Whereas Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Boston 2004 Host Committee, and the people
of Boston, including a large number of dedicated volunteers, were
extremely gracious in their hospitality;
Whereas Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, the New York City Host Committee 2004, and
the people of New York City, including a large number of dedicated
volunteers, were extremely gracious in their hospitality;
Whereas Police Commissioner Kathleen M. O'Toole and the entire Boston Police
Department went to extraordinary lengths to keep Boston safe throughout
the duration of the Democratic Convention;
Whereas Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly and the entire New York City Police
Department went to extraordinary lengths to keep New York safe
throughout the duration of the Republican Convention;
Whereas countless city, State, regional, and nationwide agencies cooperated to
ensure the safety of each Convention, including the United States
Capitol Police, which assisted the local jurisdictions, and the United
States Secret Service, which coordinated Federal anti-terrorism and
counter-terrorism assets for each of the Conventions as National
Security Special Events;
Whereas Members of Congress, delegates from across the Nation, and other
interested parties participated in the Conventions and benefited from
the secure environments; and
Whereas millions of Americans watched, heard, or read about the Conventions and
thereby participated in our national political process: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives thanks, pays tribute
to, and expresses gratitude to all of those who assisted in the
significant hospitality, logistical, and security efforts to
successfully execute the 2004 national political conventions in Boston,
Massachusetts, and New York City, New York.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7034-7035)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 765.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7034)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7034)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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