[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 12 Referred in House (RFH)]
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 12
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 16, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to
mark the significance and importance of the Medal of Honor and to
celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor on the
anniversary of the first award of that medal in 1863.
Whereas the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an
enemy force that can be bestowed to a member of the Armed Forces, is
awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, to individuals who
have distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity
at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty;
Whereas the United States will forever be in debt to the recipients of the Medal
of Honor for their bravery and sacrifice in times of war or armed
conflict;
Whereas the first Medal of Honor awards were presented to 6 men on March 25,
1863, by the Secretary of War;
Whereas only 3,443 individuals out of the millions of men and women who have
served the United States in war, military operations, or other armed
conflicts have been awarded the Medal of Honor;
Whereas there are 111 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, as of January 1,
2007;
Whereas it is appropriate to commemorate and honor the recipients of the Medal
of Honor and what they represent;
Whereas the people of the United States should always be aware of the
significance and meaning of the Medal of Honor;
Whereas the designation of a National Medal of Honor Day would focus the efforts
of national, State, and local organizations striving to foster public
appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients; and
Whereas March 25, 2007, would be an appropriate date to observe National Medal
of Honor Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress--
(1) recognizes the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor
recipients;
(2) recognizes the educational opportunity that a National
Medal of Honor Day would present to the people of the United
States; and
(3) supports the goals and ideals of a National Medal of
Honor Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of Medal of
Honor recipients.
Passed the Senate February 15, 2007.
Attest:
NANCY ERICKSON,
Secretary.