[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 239 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 239
Designating November 7, 2003, as ``National Native American Veterans
Day'' to honor the service of Native Americans in the United States
Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of
the United States.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 3, 2003
Mr. Campbell (for himself, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Johnson, Mr.
Thomas, Mr. McCain, Ms. Murkowski, and Mrs. Murray) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
October 23, 2003
Reported by Mr. Hatch, without amendment
October 24, 2003
Considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating November 7, 2003, as ``National Native American Veterans
Day'' to honor the service of Native Americans in the United States
Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of
the United States.
Whereas Native Americans have served with honor and distinction in the United
States Armed Forces and defended the United States of America for more
than 200 years;
Whereas Native Americans have served in wars involving the United States from
Valley Forge to the 2003 hostilities in Afghanistan and Iraq;
Whereas Native Americans have served in the Armed Forces with the highest record
of military service of any group in the United States;
Whereas the courage, determination, and fighting spirit of Native Americans have
strengthened and continue to strengthen the United States, including the
United States Armed Forces;
Whereas Native Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the
United States, even in times when Native Americans were not citizens of
the United States;
Whereas the establishment of a National Native American Veterans Day will honor
the continuing service and sacrifice of Native Americans in the United
States Armed Forces; and
Whereas November 7th, a date that falls within the traditional observance of
Native American Indian Heritage Month, would be an appropriate day to
establish a National Native American Veterans Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) honors the service of Native Americans in the United
States Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to
the defense of the United States;
(2) designates November 7, 2003, as ``National Native
American Veterans Day'';
(3) encourages all people in the United States to learn
about the history of the service of Native Americans in the
Armed Forces; and
(4) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States to observe the day
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to
demonstrate support for Native American veterans.
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