S.Con.Res. 42Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the lying in honor of the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II.

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The concurrent resolution authorizes the Capitol’s rotunda to be used on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the lying in honor of Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient. It is meant to honor Williams and the millions who served during the war. The resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol, under guidance from Senate and House leaders, to arrange the ceremony.

Key Provisions

Allows the remains of Hershel "Woody" Williams to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda on July 14, 2022.
Directs the Architect of the Capitol, following direction from the Senate president‑pro‑tempore and the House speaker, to take all necessary steps to carry out the honor.

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

July 13, 2022 • 3:02 PM

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Introduced in Senate

July 12, 2022

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243-3244; text: CR S3243)

July 12, 2022

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

July 13, 2022

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Received in the House.

July 13, 2022 • 12:57 PM

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Held at the desk.

July 13, 2022 • 1:50 PM

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6025)

July 13, 2022 • 3:02 PM

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Mr. Takano asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

July 13, 2022 • 3:02 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6025)

July 13, 2022 • 3:02 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6025)

July 13, 2022 • 3:02 PM

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

July 13, 2022 • 3:02 PM

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What members said about S.Con.Res. 42 on the floor

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Rep. Mark TakanoD-CA-41 · Jul 13, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 42) authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the…

Sen. Richard J. DurbinD-IL · Jul 12, 2022

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 42, which was submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be…

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One Hundred Seventeenth Congress of the United States of America

2d Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty two

S. CON. RES. 42

July 13, 2022

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Honoring the last surviving medal of honor recipient of World War II

In recognition of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II, his remains shall be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945. The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all necessary steps for the accomplishment of that purpose.

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Clerk of the House of Representatives