H.R. 2216 · 108th Congress
To provide for greater recognition of Veterans Day each year.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Joe Baca
- Introduced
- 2003-05-22
- Latest action
- 2003-05-22 · Introduced in House
Summary
Encourages: (1) Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day by treating that day as a special day of reflection; (2) houses of worship and other institutions to ring bells at 11:00 AM on such Day; and (3) people to then observe a moment of reflection in recognition of veterans.
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe it with appropriate ceremonies and activities.