[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 125 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
2d Session
S. CON. RES. 125
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas August 1, 2004, marks the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, when
against seemingly insurmountable odds and extreme hardships, Polish
citizens revolted against the Nazi occupiers in Warsaw, Poland, in one
of the most heroic battles during World War II;
Whereas the Warsaw Uprising was a part of a nationwide resistance against the
Nazi occupation, was started by the underground Home Army, and lasted 63
days;
Whereas the Polish resistance, many of them teenagers, while heavily outnumbered
and armed with mostly homemade weapons, fought bravely against the
German soldiers and lost approximately 250,000 civilians and troops;
Whereas to punish Poland for the uprising, the Nazis systematically razed 70
percent of Warsaw, including monuments, cultural treasures, and
historical buildings;
Whereas the heroism and spirit of the Polish resistance are an inspiration to
all peoples in their pursuit of liberty and democracy and are evident
today in Polish contributions to the global war against terrorism and
the more than 2,300 Polish troops currently deployed in Operation Iraqi
Freedom; and
Whereas the heroic undertaking of the Polish underground represents one of the
most important contributions to the Allied war effort during World War
II and remains venerated in the Polish consciousness, even for the
generations born after it ended: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising
during World War II which will forever serve as a symbol of heroism in
the face of great adversity and the pursuit of freedom.
Passed the Senate July 21, 2004.
Attest:
Secretary.
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. CON. RES. 125
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising during World
War II.