[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 172 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 172

   Designating the month of May 1993 as ``United States Armed Forces 
                            History Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 31, 1993

Mr. Gekas introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
           to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   Designating the month of May 1993 as ``United States Armed Forces 
                            History Month''.

Whereas the history of the United States of America reveals that our peaceful 
        tranquility and pursuit of happiness have often been threatened or 
        interrupted by enemies of freedom;
Whereas millions of United States' sons and daughters have defended our Nation 
        during peace and armed conflict;
Whereas military history and the sacrifices of our veterans have been an 
        integral part of America's past;
Whereas it is important for our Nation's citizens to understand our military 
        history and its role in keeping America free so we can enjoy the 
        blessings of liberty;
Whereas learning military history better prepares us to understand the complex 
        problems which will be associated with the global challenges we will 
        face in the future;
Whereas it is only right that we perpetuate the heritage/history of our armed 
        forces so that all generations that follow can know that national entity 
        that has secured our birthrights; and
Whereas it is important to learn the past so that mistakes made may be precluded 
        in the future: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of May 1993 is 
designated as ``United States Armed Forces History Month''. The 
President is requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of 
the United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities.

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