Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that our Nation's businesses and business owners should be commended for their support of our troops and their families as they serve our country in many ways, especially in these days of increased engagement of our military in strategic locations around our Nation and around the world.

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 201 Engrossed in House (EH)]

In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

June 4, 2003.
Whereas over 216,931 members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces have
been called to leave their families and their jobs, in service to this
country and her citizens;
Whereas businesses of every size and scope have been impacted as their employees
who are members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces have been
called away from their employment in local business and industry;
Whereas businesses across the Nation have been exceptionally accommodating to
the unique demands on the time, resources, and responsibilities of
employee spouses and families of active duty military personnel who have
been deployed for service; and
Whereas business owners have made sacrifices so that they might ensure
observance of the letter and the spirit of the Uniformed Services
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act in many ways including: restoring
employment status after military service obligation has been fulfilled,
providing continuation of health benefits to active duty employees and
their dependents, and committing uninterrupted pension and retirement
benefits: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
(1) the businesses that establish the backbone of our Nation in
times of peace and rise to a greater standard of resolve in times of
challenge do so by--
(A) carrying on the good work of commerce, industry, and
innovation; and
(B) steadfastly supporting the members of our military and
their families; and
(2) the business owners of our Nation deserve our commendation and
sincere expression of gratitude.
Attest:

Clerk.