H.R. 979House114th Congress (2015-2017)Passed House

To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".

Introduced February 13, 2015

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

June 2, 2015

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Introduced in House

February 13, 2015

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

February 13, 2015

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

March 16, 2015

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

March 24, 2015

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

March 25, 2015

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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

March 25, 2015

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Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

March 25, 2015

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Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-81.

April 15, 2015

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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.

April 15, 2015

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Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

June 1, 2015 • 3:21 PM

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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3589-3591)

June 1, 2015 • 3:21 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 979.

June 1, 2015 • 3:21 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3589-3590)

June 1, 2015 • 3:35 PM

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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3589-3590)

June 1, 2015 • 3:35 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 1, 2015 • 3:35 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

June 2, 2015

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IIB

114th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 979

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 2, 2015

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

AN ACT

To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as Sky Point.

1.

Findings

Congress finds the following:

(1)

Staff Sergeant Sky Mote, USMC, grew up in El Dorado, California.

(2)

Staff Sergeant Mote graduated from Union Mine High School.

(3)

Upon graduation, Staff Sergeant Mote promptly enlisted in the Marine Corps.

(4)

Staff Sergeant Mote spent 9 years serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment to Iraq and two deployments to Afghanistan.

(5)

By his decisive actions, heroic initiative, and resolute dedication to duty, Staff Sergeant Mote gave his life to protect fellow Marines on August 10, 2012, by gallantly rushing into action during an attack by a rogue Afghan policeman inside the base perimeter in Helmand province.

(6)

Staff Sergeant Mote was awarded the Navy Cross, a Purple Heart, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, and three Good Conduct Medals.

(7)

The Congress of the United States, in acknowledgment of this debt that cannot be repaid, honors Staff Sergeant Mote for his ultimate sacrifice and recognizes his service to his country, faithfully executed to his last, full measure of devotion.

(8)

A presently unnamed peak in the center of Humphrey Basin holds special meaning to the friends and family of Sky Mote, as their annual hunting trips set up camp beneath this point; under the stars, the memories made beneath this rounded peak will be cherished forever.

2.

Sky Point

(a)

Designation

The mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest in California, located at 37°15′16.10091″N 118°43′39.54102″W, shall be known and designated as Sky Point.

(b)

References

Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the mountain described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Sky Point.

Passed the House of Representatives June 1, 2015.

Karen L. Haas,

Clerk