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To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes Campaign across Pennsylvania and the significance this event played in the making of America, in the settlement of the Continent, and in spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
Introduced: February 26, 2008
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Sep 24, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 24, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8715-8716)
Sep 24, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8715-8716)
Sep 24, 2008
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8715-8716)
Sep 24, 2008
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Sep 24, 2008
Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Sep 10, 2008
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 26, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 26, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes: (1) the 250th anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh; and (2) that Pittsburgh 250 is organizing the commemoration.
Encourages learning about how the Forbes Campaign, the opening of the Gateway to the West, the industrialization of America, and the environmental transformation of Pittsburgh helped to make America.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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