S.RES.272: A resolution commemorating Dr. Norman Borlaug, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Congressional Gold Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and founder of the World Food Prize.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
  • Introduced Sept. 16, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 16, 2009

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

States that the Senate: (1) has received with profound sorrow the announcement of the passing of Dr. Norman Borlaug; (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of the deceased; and (3) upon adjournment today, stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Dr. Norman Borlaug.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 16, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

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