H.Res. 1112: Congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital

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H.Res. 1112

Congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital

Sponsor
Rep. Glenn Thompson

Date
March 2, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)

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Floor Situation

H.Res. 1112 expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) on February 25, 2010.

Bill Summary

H.Res. 1112 would resolve that the House of Representatives:
• "Congratulates the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital; and
• "Commends the Pennsylvania State University students, volunteers and supporting organizations for their hard work putting together another recordbreaking THON."

Background

According to the resolution's findings, the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, known as THON, is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, with 700 dancers, more than 300 supporting organizations, and more than 15,000 volunteers involved in the annual event.