A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the Armed Forces who serve as military recruiters, commending their selfless service in recruiting young men and woman to serve in the United States military, particularly in support of the global war on terrorism.

        [Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 385 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

109th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 385

Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the Armed
Forces who serve as military recruiters, commending their selfless
service in recruiting young men and women to serve in the United States
military, particularly in support of the global war on terrorism.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 28, 2006

Mr. Ensign (for himself and Mr. DeWine) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

March 29, 2006

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the Armed
Forces who serve as military recruiters, commending their selfless
service in recruiting young men and women to serve in the United States
military, particularly in support of the global war on terrorism.

Whereas the Armed Forces are an all volunteer force, which makes recruiting the
necessary number of volunteers for each individual service a challenging
task;
Whereas the military recruiters have enabled the individual branches of the
Armed Forces to meet the demands of the modern battlefield through the
enlistment of quality soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines;
Whereas military recruiters work long strenuous hours, in rural and urban areas
of the country, and away from the traditional military support systems;
Whereas military recruiters, like many of their deployed colleagues, have
forfeited and sacrificed time with their families and placed their
mission above all else;
Whereas military recruiters support the global war on terrorism by filling our
Nation's military ranks with qualified personnel needed to combat and
eradicate terrorists through military power;
Whereas, in the past fiscal year, military recruiters provided the Nation with
more than 200,000 new active duty, reserve, officer, and enlisted
accessions;
Whereas military recruiters have provided young men and women across the Nation
the opportunity to further their education through the use of
congressionally mandated incentives such as the Montgomery GI Bill, and
various college loan repayment programs, thereby allowing returning
veterans greater opportunity to achieve their full potential as
successful members of society;
Whereas military recruiters are the face and voice of the Armed Forces in
communities in every State across the Nation, as well as Puerto Rico,
Europe, Korea, and Guam;
Whereas military recruiters develop close working relationships with families,
schools, business professionals, and numerous civic organizations; and
Whereas military recruiters are an essential element of the Department of
Defense and play a key role in the security of our Nation: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commends the men and women of our Armed Forces who
serve as military recruiters for their service to our country
and their dedicated, professional, and noteworthy performance
of duty during difficult times of sustained combat and the
global war on terrorism; and
(2) reaffirms its commitment to supporting all aspects of
the recruiting services of the Armed Forces, by providing
sufficient legislative support and incentives in order that
recruiters may continue to meet and exceed the personnel
requirements of the Armed Forces.
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