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Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.
Recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.
Honors the sacrifices of, and pays tribute to, the men and women in uniform at home and overseas.
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[S. Res. 591 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
112th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 591
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his
efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 13, 2012
Mr. Sessions (for himself and Mr. Shelby) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his
efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.
Whereas November 11, 2012, is the 65th anniversary of National Veterans Day in
Birmingham, Alabama;
Whereas the National Veterans Day in Birmingham is the longest running
celebration of Veterans Day in the Nation;
Whereas, on November 11, 1946, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks presented
General Eisenhower a program design proposing to replace Armistice Day
with a National Veterans Day in 1947;
Whereas the very first Veterans Day celebration was held in Birmingham by the
National Veterans Day Organization in 1947;
Whereas President Eisenhower signed into law on June 1, 1954, the Act
proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day (Public Law 380; 83rd Congress);
Whereas in 1954, the National Veterans Day Volunteer Organization, started by
Raymond Weeks, expanded to organize a multi-day celebration including,
but not limited to, a Veterans Day Parade, a World Peace Luncheon, and
presentation during the National Veterans Award Dinner of the National
Veterans Award;
Whereas these three events have been held every year since 1954;
Whereas the briefing for President Reagan by Elizabeth Dole for the Presidential
Citizens Medals cited Raymond Weeks as the ``Father of Veterans Day'';
Whereas President Reagan recognized Raymond Weeks as the driving force behind
Veterans Day while presenting Raymond Weeks with the Presidential
Citizens Medal on November 11, 1982;
Whereas Raymond Weeks should be recognized for his push to honor the great men
and women who have served their country with a special day of
recognition; and
Whereas Birmingham, Alabama, should be recognized for its contributions to the
institution of Veterans Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the
first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day;
(2) recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in
the establishment of Veterans Day; and
(3) honors the sacrifices of, and pays tribute to, the men
and women of the United States in uniform who risk life and
limb for their country at home and overseas.
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Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6761; text as passed Senate: CR S6761; text of measure as introduced: CR S6747)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6761; text as passed Senate: CR S6761; text of measure as introduced: CR S6747)
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