[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 400 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 400

        To designate October 20, 1994, as ``Leyte Landing Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            August 10, 1994

  Mr. Gutierrez 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 October 20, 1994, as ``Leyte Landing Day''.

Whereas the landing at Leyte Gulf, Philippines, was a crucial turning point in 
        the Allied Force's victory in the Pacific Theater of Battle during World 
        War II;
Whereas the landing of these forces was made possible by the heroism and skill 
        of brave Filipino forces;
Whereas the landing at Leyte led to the eventual liberation of the Philippines, 
        thus ending 3 years of occupation by enemy forces;
Whereas the liberation of the Philippines was a key and crucial step in the 
        ultimate triumph in the Pacific;
Whereas the aerial and naval battles were led by General Douglas MacArthur and 
        Admiral Chester Nimitz;
Whereas veterans of the United States Armed Forces and of the Filipino Armed 
        Forces have reason to recall this event with pride;
Whereas the American public should be given every opportunity to learn more 
        about the important contributions and remarkable sacrifices made by 
        Filipinos on behalf of the Allied War effort and that such actions 
        should be remembered with all appropriate dignity and respect; and
Whereas October 20, 1994, marks the 50th anniversary of the historic landing: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 20, 1994, is 
designated as ``Leyte Landing Day'' and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to observe such day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities.

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