S.Res. 318Senate108th Congress (2003-2005)In Committee

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728)

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March 11, 2004

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March 11, 2004

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

March 11, 2004

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Sen. Frank R. LautenbergD-NJ · Mar 11, 2004

Mr. President, I rise today to submit a resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Commission should issue a postage stamp honoring Diwali. Diwali, known…

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Introduced in SenateIssued March 11, 2004

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 318 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 318

Expressing the sense of the Senate that a postage stamp should be
issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of
Indian origin.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 11, 2004

Mr. Lautenberg (for himself and Mr. Corzine) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs

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RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the Senate that a postage stamp should be
issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of
Indian origin.

Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
(1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States
Postal Service in commemoration of Diwali, a festival
celebrated by people of Indian origin; and
(2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend
to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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