[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 320 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 320

 Designating April 11, 1994, as ``Persian Gulf War Veteran Recognition 
                                 Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 8, 1994

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

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 Designating April 11, 1994, as ``Persian Gulf War Veteran Recognition 
                                 Day''.

Whereas, on August 2, 1990, the Government of Iraq launched an unprovoked 
        assault on, and subsequently occupied the territory of, Kuwait;
Whereas Iraq's disrespect for the legitimate boundaries of a sovereign nation 
        and its demonstrated willingness to use weapons of mass destruction 
        against its neighbors posed a serious threat to world peace;
Whereas vigorous diplomatic efforts by the international community failed to 
        persuade Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait and allow the restoration of 
        Kuwait's legitimate government;
Whereas the United Nations Security Council repeatedly affirmed Kuwait's right 
        to defend itself against Iraq's armed assaults, and adopted Resolution 
        678 authorizing members of the United Nations to use all means necessary 
        after January 15, 1991, to assist Kuwait in recapturing its 
        independence;
Whereas, on January 16, 1991, a coalition of United States and allied forces 
        embarked on Operation Desert Storm, a mission to liberate Kuwait from 
        the control of Iraq;
Whereas the men and women of the United States Armed Forces risked their lives 
        to defend Kuwait and the Kuwaiti people, and successfully fought to 
        liberate Kuwait; and
Whereas, on April 11, 1991, the United Nations Security Council declared a 
        formal cease-fire ending the Persian Gulf War: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 11, 1994, is 
designated as ``Persian Gulf War Veteran Recognition Day'', and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.

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