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HRES 179 112th Congress House

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: April 6, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Mar 29, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
Mar 17, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 17, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E524)
Mar 17, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 29, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 3 Republican 1
D
Sherman, Brad
California · Aug 1, 2011
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Jul 8, 2011
LEVIN, SANDER
· Apr 13, 2011
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 6, 2011
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Mar 29, 2011
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Mar 17, 2011
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Mar 17, 2011
Tsongas, Niki
· Mar 17, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 179: 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.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-179/
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"H. Res. 179: 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.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-179/.
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H. Res. 179, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-179/.
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[H. Res. 179: 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/112-HRES-179/)
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