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- H.CON.RES.148
H.CON.RES.148: Recognizing the 230th anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which was the first proclamation issued by American colonists calling for complete separation of the American colonies from the British Crown.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 10, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 10, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (6 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the 230th anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (the first proclamation issued by American colonists calling for complete separation of the American colonies from the British Crown). Honors: (1) the men who signed the Declaration and the citizens of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, for their love of liberty and their stance against tyranny; (2) the bravery of the five men of Mecklenburg County's Committee of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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| May 10, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) |