H CON RES 27

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon.

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D) NY

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1/10/2007--Introduced.Expresses the sense of Congress that James Brown should be recognized for his contributions as an American musical icon.

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HCON 27 IH

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. CON. RES. 27

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 27, 2009

Mr. JACKSON of Illinois 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 for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the rotunda of the United States Capitol is authorized to be used on February 12, 2009, for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

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1/10/2007

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.