HCR 147 — House concurrent resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy

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R-178.147 Offered by Representatives Morrissey of Bennington, Corcoran of Bennington, Greer of Bennington, and Nigro of Bennington Offered by Senators Bongartz and Plunkett House concurrent resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S.

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Navy, and be it further VT LEG #383768 v.1 R-178 Page 2 of 2 Resolved:

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