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HRES 495 111th Congress House

Recognizing and honoring the Americans troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.

Introduced: June 2, 2009 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 111th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 2, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 2, 2009
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 Latest action June 2, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors the American troops who gave their lives in the Battle of Normandy (World War II).

Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy, France.

Expresses gratitude to the "greatest generation" of Americans who fearlessly fought for freedom.

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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 2, 2009
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 2, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 495: Recognizing and honoring the Americans troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-495/
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"H. Res. 495: Recognizing and honoring the Americans troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-495/.
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H. Res. 495, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-495/.
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