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A resolution honoring the "Whidbey 24" for their professionalism, bravery, and courage.

Introduced: May 2, 2001 Introduced by: Murray, Patty Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (Senate)

May 9, 2001

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4582)

May 9, 2001

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4582)

May 9, 2001

Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4582)

May 9, 2001

Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4582)

May 2, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4183-4184)

May 2, 2001

Introduced in Senate

May 2, 2001

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4183)

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses relief at the release from detention in the People's Republic of China and safe return of the Whidbey 24 (the crew members of an EP-3 aircraft stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in Washington (State)) and shares in their families' joy. Applauds them for risking their lives to defend our Nation and praises them for their professionalism and bravery. Acknowledges the sacrifices made every day by the members of the Nation's armed forces as they defend and preserve our Nation.

What's happening now May 9, 2001

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4582)

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Armed Services Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 3

Cantwell, Maria

Washington · May 2, 2001

Collins, Susan M.

Maine · May 2, 2001

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · May 2, 2001

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 80: A resolution honoring  the "Whidbey 24" for their professionalism, bravery, and courage.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-SRES-80/

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