Recognizing the sacrifices being made by the families of members of the Armed Forces and supporting the designation of a week as National Military Families Week.

        [Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 159 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

H.Con.Res.159
Agreed to June 9, 2005

One Hundred Ninth Congress

of the

United States of America

AT THE FIRST SESSION

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the fourth day of January, two thousand and five

Concurrent Resolution

Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere appreciation for
the sacrifices being made by the families of members of the Armed
Forces while their loved ones are deployed in the service of their
country;

Whereas military families face unique challenges while their loved ones
are deployed because of the lengthy and dangerous nature of these
deployments;

Whereas the strain on military family life is further increased when
these deployments become more frequent;

Whereas military families on the home front remain resilient because of
their comprehensive and responsive support system;

Whereas the brave members of the Armed Forces who have defended the
United States since September 11, 2001, continue to have incredible,
unending support from their families; and

Whereas the week of June 12, 2005, has been proposed to be designated
as National Military Families Week: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) recognizes the sacrifices of military families and the
support they provide for their loved ones serving as members of the
Armed Forces; and
(2) supports the designation of a week as National Military
Families Week.
Attest:

Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

Secretary of the Senate.