HRES 37 116th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Veterans' organizations and recognition

Honoring the life of Richard Arvin Overton.

Introduced: January 11, 2019 Introduced by: Williams, Roger Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

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This resolution (1) extends heartfelt sympathies to the family of Richard Arvin Overton, who was the oldest surviving veteran; and (2) honors his life and his service to the United States.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 37: Honoring the life of Richard Arvin Overton.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-37/

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"H. Res. 37: Honoring the life of Richard Arvin Overton.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-37/.

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H. Res. 37, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-37/.

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