A concurrent resolution to authorize the printing of the eulogies of the Senate and the House of Representatives for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut.
Latest action (27 Jul 1998): On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
S.Con.Res. 112 directs the printing of a commemorative document containing the eulogies delivered in the House of Representatives and the Senate, along with the text of memorial services, honoring Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut, officers of the United States Capitol Police. The resolution specifies that the document be prepared under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing, include illustrations, and be produced in a suitable binding. It calls for 300 casebound copies to be printed, with 50 copies each going to the families of Detective Gibson and Officer Chestnut, and the remaining 200 copies designated for use by the United States Capitol Police.
This measure primarily affects the families of the two officers, who are honored through the tribute and receive copies of the printed eulogies, as well as the United States Capitol Police, which will retain copies for its own use. It also involves the Joint Committee on Printing, which is tasked with overseeing production of the document.
The resolution was introduced by Senator John Warner on July 27, 1998, and was agreed to by both the Senate and the House of Representatives that same day without objection. As a concurrent resolution, it does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature. Its passage by both chambers on July 27, 1998, marks the end of the legislative process for this measure.
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Official summary
This concurrent resolution was agreed to by both chambers of Congress on July 27, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for concurrent resolutions. They do not have the force of law.
Timeline
27 Jul 1998
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
27 Jul 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does S.Con.Res. 112 do?
- S.Con.Res. 112 directs the printing of a commemorative document containing the eulogies delivered in the House of Representatives and the Senate, along with the text of memorial services, honoring Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut, officers of the United States Capitol Police. The resolution specifies that the document be prepared under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing, include illustrations, and be produced in a suitable binding. It calls for 300 casebound copies to be printed, with 50 copies each going to the families of Detective Gibson and Officer Chestnut, and the remaining 200 copies designated for use by the United States Capitol Police. This measure primarily affects the families of the two officers, who are honored through the tribute and receive copies of the printed eulogies, as well as the United States Capitol Police, which will retain copies for its own use. It also involves the Joint Committee on Printing, which is tasked with overseeing production of the document. The resolution was introduced by Senator John Warner on July 27, 1998, and was agreed to by both the Senate and the House of Representatives that same day without objection. As a concurrent resolution, it does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature. Its passage by both chambers on July 27, 1998, marks the end of the legislative process for this measure.
- Has S.Con.Res. 112 become law?
- Yes. S.Con.Res. 112 has been enacted. Status last updated 27 Jul 1998.
- Who sponsored S.Con.Res. 112?
- S.Con.Res. 112 was sponsored by Sen. John Warner [R-VA, 1979-2008] (Republican-VA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Con.Res. 112?
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (27 Jul 1998).
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