H.Con.Res. 259

Recognizing the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.

Sponsor	Rep. Pascrell, Bill Jr.
Committee	Foreign Affairs
Date	November 17, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)
Staff Contact	Ben Howard

H.Con.Res. 259 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) on March 25, 2010.

H.Con.Res. 259 would resolve that the House of Representatives:

• “Recognizes the 500th anniversary of Andrea Palladio's birth year;
• “Recognizes his tremendous influence on architecture in the United States; and
• “Expresses its gratitude for the enhancement his life and career has bestowed upon the Nation's built environment.”