[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 336 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 336
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 11, 2008
Received and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American
veterans.
Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere appreciation and respect
for members of the Armed Forces who suffered disabling wounds while
serving in the United States military;
Whereas there are approximately 2,800,000 veterans receiving benefits from the
Department of Veterans Affairs for disabilities incurred while defending
our Nation;
Whereas the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in 30,000
disabled American veterans as a direct result of combat operations, and
even more so from conditions simulating war, instrumentalities of war,
and hazardous duty in combat-related training;
Whereas families throughout every State in America have been affected by loved
ones returning disabled from their service to their Nation;
Whereas the American public supports the brave men and women who have defended
the freedom of all in America;
Whereas America owes its very integrity to her sons and daughters in uniform,
who risk the most for the least, and who epitomize the extraordinary
meaning of service, sacrifice, and, most importantly, freedom; and
Whereas Americans should remember and honor our men and women in uniform who
incurred disabilities while defending our Nation with a Disabled
American Veterans Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) recognizes the great sacrifices made by disabled
veterans and their families;
(2) calls on the people of the United States to honor all
disabled American veterans and the freedom for which they
sacrificed;
(3) encourages local, State, and national organizations and
governmental institutions to participate in the effort to honor
the sacrifices of America's disabled veterans; and
(4) supports the goals and ideals of Disabled American
Veterans Week.
Passed the House of Representatives June 10, 2008.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.