H.Con.Res. 20

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckles, the longest surviving United States veteran of the First World War.

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IV

112th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. CON. RES. 20

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 28, 2011

Mr. Miller of Florida (for himself and Mr. Filner) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckles, the longest surviving United States veteran of the First World War.

1.

Honoring Frank W. Buckles

(a)

In General

The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used at any time during the 112th Congress at a time to be determined jointly by the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, for a ceremony to honor the longest surviving veteran of the First World War, Mr. Frank Woodruff Buckles, as a tribute and recognition of all United States military members who served in the First World War.

(b)

Implementation

Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.