SJRES 231
98th Congress
Senate
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A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a gold medal to Elie Wiesel in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights.
Introduced: February 9, 1984
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Feb 9, 1984
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Feb 9, 1984
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to present to Elie Wiesel a gold medal in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights.
Authorizes appropriations.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the public sale of bronze duplicates of such medal.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
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