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On the recordJune 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 511, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 511) commending the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes Softball Team for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Softball Championship. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Democratic · Illinois
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