Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal Commemoration Committee
The Congressional Gold Medal recognizes those who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient's field long after the achievement.
In recognition of Israeli President Shimon Peres's statesmanship and leadership, members of the United States Congress introduced legislation to award President Peres with a Congressional Gold Medal. President Shimon Peres became one of merely nine people to be honored with both a Congressional Gold Medal as well as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which President Obama presented him in 2012. Among the other nine dual recipients include, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr. and Elie Wiesel.
The legislation was a bipartisan effort that was introduced on August 1, 2013 in the Senate by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). They firmly believe President Peres is worthy of this honor because he played a pivotal role in forging the strong and unbreakable bond between the Unites States and Israel.
Additionally, identical legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Trent Franks (R-AR) and Joe Kennedy (D-MA).
The Congressional Gold Medal recognizes the achievements of an individual whose impact is likely to be recognized by history.
-
Year 2018
-
Never Stop Dreaming
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Private Congressional Screening of
Never Stop Dreaming:
The Life and Legacy of SHIMON PERES
narrated by GEORGE CLOONEY -
Year 2014
-
Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal Presentation
Thursday, June 26, 2014
-
Committee's Private Reception with President Peres
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Exclusive reception was held in conjunction with the official Congressional Gold Medal CeremonyRead More -
Senate Passes Legislation to award Israeli President Shimon Peres with Congressional Gold Medal
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Official Press Release about Senate Bill PassageRead More -
Year 2013
-
The Bill
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Peres Resolution by Senator Ayotte -
Ayotte, Bennet, Kennedy And Franks Introduce Legislation To Honor Israeli President Shimon Peres With Congressional Gold Medal
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Official Congressional News Release about the introduction of the LegislationRead More8/2/2013 -
Year 2017
|
The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award bestowed by the Legislative Branch of the United States government. The decoration is awarded to any individual who performs an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the United States of America.
|
|
7/9/2014
The Commission works on a national campaign to highlight the incredible heroism exhibited by Raoul Wallenberg and to award him with a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.
|
|
A bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Anwar Sadat in recognition of his heroic achievements and courageous contributions to peace in the Middle East.
|
|
The Friedlander Group
One Seaport Plaza - 199 Water Street - 27th FloorNew York, NY 10038 t. (212) 233-5555 f. (212) 233-5556 Communications@TheFriedlanderGroup.com |
|
