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HRES 244 108th Congress House

To recognize and appreciate the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America.

Introduced: May 20, 2003 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Agreed to (House)
May 21, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1011)
May 20, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR E1011)
May 20, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 21, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1011)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Recognizes the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete during World War II. Honors the living men and women of Crete who fought in that war.

Commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 20, 2003
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 20, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 244: To recognize and appreciate the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-244/
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"H. Res. 244: To recognize and appreciate the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-244/.
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H. Res. 244, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-244/.
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[H. Res. 244: To recognize and appreciate the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-244/)
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