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HCONRES 97 117th Congress House Congress Congressional tributes U.S. Capitol Veterans' organizations and recognition

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the lying in honor of the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II.

Introduced: July 12, 2022 Introduced by: Takano, Mark Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This concurrent resolution recognizes Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II.

The concurrent resolution also permits Williams' remains to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945.

What's happening now July 12, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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