[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 369 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 369
Expressing the sense of the Senate in honoring the service of the men
and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during
World War II.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 2, 2004
Mr. Frist (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate in honoring the service of the men
and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during
World War II.
Whereas during the dark days of World War II, the United States, the world, and
the very future of freedom were threatened by nazism, fascism, and
tyranny;
Whereas a generation of Americans stepped forward to confront this scourge,
accepting the call to duty to fight the Axis Powers, to defend freedom,
and to put their lives on the line so that future generations could live
in peace and freedom;
Whereas during World War II, the brave men and women of the Armed Forces of the
United States fought alongside allies from more than 30 other nations to
vanquish the tyranny and oppression of the Axis Powers on the sea, on
the land, and in the air in distant lands in every part of the globe;
Whereas more than 16,000,000 Americans served in the Armed Forces of the United
States during World War II, hailing from every corner of the United
States and its territories;
Whereas more than 671,000 Americans were wounded and over 105,000 Americans were
held as prisoners of war in that terrible conflict;
Whereas more than 400,000 members of the Armed Forces of the United States made
the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to defeat the evils of
nazism, fascism, and tyranny, and to preserve the United States and the
ideals the people of the United States hold true;
Whereas by the end of World War II, the members of the Armed Forces of the
United States had become symbols of hope for the victors, the liberated
peoples of the world, and their former adversaries;
Whereas the victory of the Allied Powers in World War II paved the way for the
growth of democracy and freedom in the defeated nations of Germany and
Japan, and laid the foundation for the West to confront, and eventually
defeat, the threat of Communism;
Whereas the people of the United States can never fully express their gratitude
to all the members of the Armed Services, including the ``Greatest
Generation'' of World War II, who have dedicated themselves to
protecting the people of the United States and to defending the ideals
and principles of our great country;
Whereas 114 veterans of World War II have served in the Senate, including 6 who
are currently serving: Senator Akaka of Hawaii, Senator Hollings of
South Carolina, Senator Inouye of Hawaii, Senator Lautenberg of New
Jersey, Senator Stevens of Alaska, and Senator Warner of Virginia; and
Whereas the Senate, on the occasion of the dedication of the World War II
Memorial and the 60th Anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy,
France, is proud to honor its Members, past and present, who served in
World War II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) expresses its eternal appreciation for the veterans of
the Armed Forces of the United States who fought and toiled to
protect the United States and preserve the freedom and way of
life of the United States during World War II;
(2) honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate
sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of liberty and the
United States during that global conflict; and
(3) proudly commends the 108 former Members and 6 current
Members of the Senate who are veterans of World War II,
including Senator Akaka, Senator Hollings, Senator Inouye,
Senator Lautenberg, Senator Stevens, and Senator Warner, for
their leadership and service to the United States both in war
and in peace.
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