A resolution honoring the life of those who died in service to their country aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise on January 14, 1969.
Latest action (13 Sep 2006): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 569, was introduced in 2006 to honor the lives and service of those who died on January 14, 1969, while serving aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The resolution specifically mentions the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its crew.
The resolution was sponsored by Senator John Ensign and was agreed to by the Senate without amendment. As a simple resolution, it does not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. Its purpose is to officially recognize and commemorate the individuals affected by this event.
Having been agreed to by the Senate, the resolution's legislative process is complete. It serves as a formal expression of honor from Congress. The full text of the resolution, detailing its exact wording and clauses, has not been published.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Honors the life and legacy of those who served aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65) and those who died in service on such carrier on January 14, 1969.
Timeline
13 Sep 2006
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 569 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 569, was introduced in 2006 to honor the lives and service of those who died on January 14, 1969, while serving aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The resolution specifically mentions the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its crew. The resolution was sponsored by Senator John Ensign and was agreed to by the Senate without amendment. As a simple resolution, it does not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. Its purpose is to officially recognize and commemorate the individuals affected by this event. Having been agreed to by the Senate, the resolution's legislative process is complete. It serves as a formal expression of honor from Congress. The full text of the resolution, detailing its exact wording and clauses, has not been published.
- Has S.Res. 569 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 569 has been enacted. Status last updated 13 Sep 2006.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 569?
- S.Res. 569 was sponsored by Sen. John Ensign [R-NV, 2001-2011] (Republican-NV), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 569?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (13 Sep 2006).
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