[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 62 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 62
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Sunday, July 27, 2003, marks the 50th anniversary of the armistice
ending the Korean War;
Whereas nearly 1,800,000 members of the United States Armed Forces answered
their Nation's call to duty and served in Korea during the Korean War;
Whereas, during the 3-year period of the Korean War, more than 36,500 Americans
died and more than 100,000 were wounded in some of the bloodiest, most
horrific fighting in the history of warfare;
Whereas the bloodshed and sacrifice of these soldiers made possible the
development of a democratic, prosperous, and peaceful Republic of Korea;
Whereas our troops in Korea were at the forefront of a long and difficult
struggle against Communism and oppression that ultimately brought
freedom to millions of people around the world;
Whereas the Korean War accelerated the final desegregation of the United States
Armed Forces and stands as a milestone along the road to racial
equality; and
Whereas it has taken decades for the people of this Nation to understand and
appreciate the significance of the Korean War and the lasting
accomplishments of those who fought in the war, leaving these veterans
without the recognition and respect they so rightfully deserve: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress--
(1) declares its appreciation for the significant and
enduring accomplishments of our Nation's Korean War veterans;
(2) remains committed to the ideals of freedom, peace, and
democracy on the Korean Peninsula; and
(3) affirms its commitment to preserving the memory of
those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Korean War, and to
educating future generations about the achievements of our
Nation's Korean War heroes.
Passed the Senate July 25 (legislative day, July 21), 2003.
Attest:
Secretary.
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 62
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the service and sacrifice of Korean War veterans.