[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 343 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 343

 To designate each of the months of May 1994 and May 1995 as ``United 
                  States Armed Forces History Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 22, 1994

 Mr. Gekas (for himself, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Dellums, Mr. Solomon, Mr. 
Filner, Mr. Frost, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. King, Mr. Dornan, 
  Mr. Parker, Mrs. Thurman, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Hutto, and Mr. Kasich) 
 introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
               Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 To designate each of the months of May 1994 and May 1995 as ``United 
                  States Armed Forces History Month''.

Whereas throughout the history of the United States, the Nation's tranquility 
        and pursuit of happiness have frequently been threatened or interrupted 
        by enemies of freedom;
Whereas millions of Americans have sent their sons and daughters to defend the 
        Nation during times of peace and times of armed conflict;
Whereas the history of the Armed Forces of the United States and the 
        contributions and sacrifices of its veterans are an integral part of the 
        Nation's past;
Whereas it is important to understand our military history and the role of the 
        Armed Forces of the United States in keeping Nation's citizens free to 
        enjoy the blessings of liberty;
Whereas the study of United States military history will promote a better 
        understanding of the complex problems associated with future global and 
        regional challenges;
Whereas the study of United States military history must be perpetuated so that 
        future generations of Americans will understand the sacrifices that have 
        secured their birthright; and
Whereas it is important to understand the past so that the lessons learned may 
        be applied 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 each of the months of May 
1994 and May 1995 is designated as ``United States Armed Forces History 
Month''. The President is authorized and requested to issue 
proclamations calling on the people of the United States to observe 
these months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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