[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 306 Received in Senate (RDS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 306
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 6, 2004
Received
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the service of American Indians in the United States Armed
Forces.
Whereas American Indians have served with distinction in the United States Armed
Forces and in military actions for more than 200 years;
Whereas the courage, determination, and fighting spirit of American Indians were
strengths recognized and valued by American military leaders;
Whereas the nearly 190,000 American Indian veterans have fought for the United
States in the struggle for freedom and peace, often in a percentage well
above their percentage of the population of the United States as a
whole;
Whereas the Elders of the American Indian Society have proclaimed that official
recognition of the military service of American Indians would help
engender a sense of self-esteem and pride in American Indians;
Whereas, although November 11, Veterans Day, marks a day of observance for all
veterans who served in the Armed Forces, the establishment of a specific
National American Indian Veterans Day would honor the service of
American Indians in the Armed Forces; and
Whereas November 7, a date during the annual National American Indian Heritage
Month, would be an appropriate day to establish as National American
Indian Veterans Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) honors the service of American Indians in the Armed
Forces;
(2) recommends the establishment of a National American
Indian Veterans Day;
(3) encourages all Americans to learn about the history of
the service of American Indians in the Armed Forces; and
(4) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling
on the people of the United States to observe the day with
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate
their support for American Indian veterans.
Passed the House of Representatives October 5, 2004.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.