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H.Res. 708

Congratulating Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom

 

Sponsor
Rep. Schock, Aaron (Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
Date
January 20, 2010
111th Congress, 2nd Session
FLOOR SITUATION

H.Res. 708 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Aaron Schock (D-CA) on July 31, 2009.
 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

H.Res. 708 would resolve that the House of Representatives congratulates Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
 
BACKGROUND

According to the resolution's findings, Ambassador Brinker is the founder of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the world's leading breast cancer grass roots organization, and Ambassador Brinker established the organization in memory of her sister, who passed away from cancer in 1980.
 
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