S.Res. 87: A resolution designating the year of 2012 as the "International Year of Cooperatives".
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S.Res. 87: A resolution designating the year of 2012 as the "International Year of Cooperatives".
112th Congress · introduced 2011-03-03 · Commerce · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4810)
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- Where it came from: introduced 2011-03-03 · official record
- Who proposed it: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] · what a sponsor is
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Official title
A resolution designating the year of 2012 as the "International Year of Cooperatives".
Plain summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives. Congratulates cooperatives and members of cooperatives in the United States and around the world on the recognition of the United Nations of 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives. Recognizes the vital role cooperatives play in the economic and social well-being of the United States. Urges the establishment of a National Committee for the 2012 International Year of Cooperatives. Recognizes the importance of raising the profile of cooperatives and demonstrating the manner by which they build local wealth, generate employment, and provide competition in the marketplace. Encourages highlighting the positive impact of cooperatives and developing new programs for domestic and international cooperative development.
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Official text
A resolution designating the year of 2012 as the "International Year of Cooperatives".
Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] · 30 cosponsors
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Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Roger F. Wicker (R-MS), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), John Thune (R-SD)
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- Resolution
- A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
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Sources
- Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-112sres87.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/sres>
Record fed-us-cong112-sres87 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112