[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 360 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 360
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 6, 2005.
Whereas the United States entered the Second World War in December 1941,
following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and over the next four
years Americans participated in what was arguably the greatest national
endeavor in the Nation's history;
Whereas the casualty toll of Americans in the Pacific Theater during World War
II was approximately 92,904 killed, 208,333 wounded, and tens of
thousands missing in action and prisoners of war, with civilians and
military forces of the Allied Powers suffering equally devastating
tolls;
Whereas Japanese military forces and the Japanese civilian population also
suffered staggering losses;
Whereas on August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito of Japan announced the
unconditional surrender of Japan's military forces, made formal on
September 2, 1945, aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay, Japan; thus
ending the most devastating war in human history;
Whereas Japan is now a free and prosperous democracy, a valued, durable friend
based on shared values and mutual interests, and a guarantor against
despotism and oppression in that area of the world; and
Whereas the courage and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed
Forces and of the military forces of the Allied Powers who served
valiantly to rescue the Pacific nations from tyranny and aggression
should always be remembered: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World
War II in the Pacific theater;
(2) joins with a grateful Nation in expressing respect and
appreciation to the members of the United States Armed Forces who served
in the Pacific theater during World War II; and
(3) remembers and honors those Americans who made the ultimate
sacrifice and gave their lives for their country during the campaigns in
the Pacific theater during World War II.
Attest:
Clerk.