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Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.

Introduced: March 9, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Observes the memory of the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete.

Honors the men and women of Crete who, during World War II, fought an oppressive invader to preserve the ideals of freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness.

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

What's happening now March 9, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 1
D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 21, 2009
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Mar 9, 2009
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 9, 2009
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Mar 9, 2009
Space, Zachary
· Mar 9, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 227: Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-227/
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"H. Res. 227: Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-227/.
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H. Res. 227, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-227/.
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[H. Res. 227: Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-227/)
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