Recognizing the members of AMVETS for their service to the Nation and supporting the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day.

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 308 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

H.Con.Res.308
Agreed to July 22, 2004

One Hundred Eighth Congress

of the

United States of America

AT THE SECOND SESSION

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four

Concurrent Resolution

Whereas on July 23, 1947, AMVETS (American Veterans) was chartered by
the United States as a not-for-profit corporation;

Whereas membership in AMVETS is open to veterans who have honorably
served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces, including the Coast
Guard, National Guard, and Reserves, during or since World War II;

Whereas the veterans of the Armed Forces have made great sacrifices to
ensure the peace and security of the United States;

Whereas the members of AMVETS are dedicated to providing important
services to their local communities and to their fellow veterans;

Whereas the motto of AMVETS is ``We fought together, now let's build
together'';

Whereas the members of AMVETS consistently honor that motto through
countless hours of patriotic service, including providing services to
hospitalized veterans, assisting veterans with their problems
regarding housing and employment, marching in parades, participating
in color guards and burial details, and educating the Nation's youth;

Whereas the war on terrorism has emphasized the sacrifices that
veterans have made, and continue to make, for the benefit of the
Nation;

Whereas AMVETS has designated July 23 as AMVETS National Charter Day;
and

Whereas the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day is to raise public
awareness regarding AMVETS' commitment and service to veterans, the
families of veterans, and the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress recognizes the members of AMVETS (American Veterans) for
their service to the Nation and supports the goal of AMVETS National
Charter Day.
Attest:

Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

Secretary of the Senate.