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110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 373
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 18, 2008
Mrs. Capito (for herself and Mr. Buyer) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.
Whereas the veterans of the First World War fought bravely and made heroic sacrifices for the Allied forces; and
Whereas past resolutions have sought authorization for American heroes to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon an individual's passing, it is the Nation's collective desire to express its gratitude for the service of all World War I veterans by making it known to that war's last American survivor the honor it wishes to bestow on him before he passes: Now, therefore, be it
Honoring Frank Woodruff Buckles
In General
In recognition of the historic contributions of United States veterans who served in the First World War, Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War, shall be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that the citizens of the United States may pay their last respects to this great American.
Implementation
The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction and supervision of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take the necessary steps to implement subsection (a).