S.Amdt. 634

SA 634. Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. Gardner) submitted an
amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2810, to
authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities
of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for
defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military
personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which
was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. ___. RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WORLD WAR II
AVIATION.

(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) World War II was one of the most consequential events
in the history of the United States, and it represents a time
of moral clarity and common purpose that continues to inspire
people in the United States.
(2) The courage, bravery, and heroism of United States
aviators played a critical role in the success of the United
States during World War II.
(3) The National Museum of World War II Aviation in
Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the only museum in the United
States that exists exclusively to preserve and advance
education on the role of aviation in winning World War II.
(4) The National Museum of World War II Aviation celebrates
the spirit of the United States, recognizing the teamwork,
collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the men and women
who fought in the war abroad, as well as those who mobilized
and supported the national aviation effort on the homefront.
(b) Recognition.--The National Museum of World War II
Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is recognized as
America's National World War II Aviation Museum.
(c) Effect of Recognition.--The National Museum recognized
by this section is not a unit of the National Park System,
and the recognition of the National Museum shall not be
construed to require or permit Federal funds to be expended
for any purpose related to the National Museum.
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