[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 408 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 408

  To designate June 11, 1995, as ``D-Day Widows and Orphans National 
                           Recognition Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 12, 1994

   Mr. Quillen 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 June 11, 1995, as ``D-Day Widows and Orphans National 
                           Recognition Day''.

Whereas, on June 6, 1944, American and Allied forces began their assault on the 
        armies of Nazi Germany in Normandy, France, during World War II;
Whereas this D-Day invasion was the largest amphibious assault in the history of 
        warfare;
Whereas over 9,000 brave American servicemen gave their lives in the D-Day 
        campaign so that Europe might again be free; and
Whereas the noble sacrifice made by these soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines 
        left their loved ones at home in the United States to mourn their loss: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That June 11, 1995, is 
designated as a day to honor the widows, children, and other family 
members of American servicemen who gave their lives in the D-Day 
invasion of Normandy, 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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