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AL HJR300
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Todd Greeson
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AI Summary
- House Joint Resolution mourning the death of former United States Congressman Charlie Wilson of Texas at age 76 years
- Honors Wilson's service in the Texas Legislature (elected 1961) and U.S. House of Representatives (1971-1996), serving on the Appropriations and Foreign Affairs committees
- Recognizes Wilson's instrumental role in securing aid and support for Afghan guerillas against the Soviet Union, contributing to the end of the Cold War
- Notes Wilson received the Honored Colleague award in 1993 from 100 CIA members, including CIA Director James Woolsey, the first such award to anyone outside the intelligence service
- Resolution extends heartfelt gratitude and condolences to Wilson's family; adopted by House on February 16, 2010 and Senate on March 23, 2010
Legislative Description
Wilson, U. S. Congressman Charlie, death mourned
Resolutions, Condolence
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 1:40 p.m. on March 25, 2010.
3/25/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules3/11/2010
Rules2/11/2010
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