[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 101 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 101


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 26, 1993

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    To designate the week of July 25 through July 31, 1993, as the 
``National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in 
                           the Korean War''.

Whereas on June 25, 1950, the Communist army of North Korea invaded and attacked 
        South Korea, initiating the Korean War;
Whereas the week of July 25 through July 31, 1993, includes July 27, the 40th 
        anniversary of the cease-fire agreement that ended the active combat of 
        the Korean War;
Whereas the Korean War was brought to an end primarily through the efforts of 
        the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas for the first and only time in history a United Nations Command was 
        created, with the United States as the executive agent, to repel this 
        invasion and preserve liberty for the people of the Republic of Korea;
Whereas, in addition to the United States and the Republic of Korea, 20 other 
        member nations provided military contingents to serve under the United 
        Nations banner;
Whereas, after 3 years of active hostilities, the territorial integrity of the 
        Republic of Korea was restored, and the freedom and independence of the 
        people of the Republic of Korea are ensured even to this date;
Whereas over 5,700,000 American servicemen and service-women were involved 
        directly or indirectly in the war;
Whereas American casualties during the period of the war were 54,246 dead, of 
        which 33,629 were battle deaths, 103,284 wounded, 8,177 listed as 
        missing or prisoners of war, and 329 prisoners of war are still 
        unaccounted for;
Whereas although the Korean War has been known as America's ``Forgotten War'', 
        this Nation should never forget the ultimate sacrifice made by those who 
        fought and died in Korea for the noble and just cause of freedom;
Whereas Congress and the President have enacted a law authorizing the 
        establishment of a Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. to 
        recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of those who participated 
        in the Korean War;
Whereas increasing numbers of Korean War veterans are setting aside July 27, the 
        anniversary date of the armistice, as a special day to remember those 
        with whom they served and to honor those who made the supreme sacrifice 
        in a war to preserve the ideals of freedom and independence; and
Whereas on this significant anniversary of the cease-fire which started the 
        longest military armistice in modern history, it is right and 
        appropriate to recognize, honor, and remember the service and sacrifice 
        of those who endured the rigors of combat and the extremes of a hostile 
        climate under the most trying conditions and still prevailed to preserve 
        the independence of a free nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of July 25 
through July 31, 1993, is designated as the ``National Week of 
Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War''. 
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities, and to urge the departments and 
agencies of the United States and interested organizations, groups, and 
individuals to fly the American flag at half-staff on July 27, 1993, in 
honor of the Americans who died as a result of their service in Korea.

            Passed the Senate July 23 (legislative day, June 30), 1993.

            Attest:

                                             WALTER J. STEWART,

                                                             Secretary.