[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 334 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 334
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 22, 2008
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation
Month.
Whereas the vigilance of the members of the Armed Forces has been instrumental
to the preservation of the freedom, security, and prosperity enjoyed by
the people of the United States;
Whereas the success of the Armed Forces depends on the dedicated service of its
members, their families,
and the civilian employees of the Department of Defense and the Coast
Guard;
Whereas the role of the United States as a world leader requires a military
force that is well-trained, well-equipped, and appropriately sized;
Whereas the Federal Government has a responsibility to raise awareness of and
respect for this aspect of the heritage of the United States and to
encourage the people of the United States to dedicate themselves to the
values and principles for which Americans have served and sacrificed
throughout the history of the Nation;
Whereas service in the Armed Forces entails special hazards and demands
extraordinary sacrifices from service members and their families;
Whereas the support of the families of service members enhances the
effectiveness and capabilities of the Armed Forces;
Whereas the observance of events recognizing the contributions of the Armed
Forces is a tangible and highly effective way of sustaining morale and
improving quality of life for service members and their families;
Whereas on April 30, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 (106th Congress),
entitled ``Designating May 1999 as `National Military Appreciation
Month''', calling on the people of the United States, in a symbolic act
of unity, to observe a National Military Appreciation Month in May 1999,
to honor the current and former members of the Armed Forces, including
those who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace;
Whereas on March 24, 2004, the House of Representatives passed H. Con. Res. 328
(108th Congress), entitled ``Recognizing and honoring the United States
Armed Forces and supporting the goals and objectives of a National
Military Appreciation Month,'' and on April 26, 2004, the Senate passed
H. Con. Res. 328 by unanimous consent; and
Whereas it is important to emphasize to the people of the United States the
relevance of the history and activities of the Armed Forces through an
annual National Military Appreciation Month that includes associated
local and national observances and activities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) supports the goals and objectives of a National
Military Appreciation Month; and
(2) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on
the people of the United States, all Federal departments and
agencies, States, localities, organizations, and media to
annually observe a National Military Appreciation Month with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2008.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.