[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 771 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 15, 2004.
Whereas from World War II to the present, more than 88,000 members of the
Untited States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for;
Whereas nearly 50,000 former American prisoners of war are currently living in
the United States;
Whereas the United States owes a significant debt of gratitude for the sacrifice
and hardships endured by former prisoners of war and missing personnel;
Whereas former prisoners of war continue to serve and inspire our nation;
Whereas National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law
as days on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified Federal
facilities and national cemeteries, post offices, and military
installations; and
Whereas tens of thousands of American families have loved ones who are still
listed as unaccounted for and daily endure tremendous hardship and
emotional suffering: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the
six days specified by law (pursuant to section 902 of title 36, United
States Code) as a day on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over
specified Federal facilities and national cemeteries, military
installations, and post offices;
(2) extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives and the
Nation to those who have served their nation in captivity to hostile
forces as prisoners of war;
(3) recognizes and honors the more than 88,000 members of the United
States Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for and their families;
(4) recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/MIA
organizations to ensuring that America never forgets the contribution of
the Nation's prisoners of war and unaccounted for military personnel;
and
(5) calls on all Americans to recognize National POW/MIA Recognition
Day with appropriate remembrances, ceremonies, and activities.
Attest:
Clerk.