[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 229 Introduced in House (IH)]







105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 229

Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp 
  should be issued honoring the United States Submarine Force on its 
                           100th anniversary.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 26, 1998

 Mr. Gejdenson (for himself, Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Allen, Mr. Bateman, 
 Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Holden, Mrs. Johnson of 
 Connecticut, Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Mr. Kennedy of 
Massachusetts, Mrs. Kennelly of Connecticut, Mr. King, Mr. Kleczka, Mr. 
   LoBiondo, Mr. Maloney of Connecticut, Mr. Shays, Mr. Sherman, Mr. 
 Skelton, Mrs. Linda Smith of Washington, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Spence, Mr. 
 Stump, Mr. Tierney, and Mr. Wolf) submitted the following concurrent 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
                             and Oversight

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp 
  should be issued honoring the United States Submarine Force on its 
                           100th anniversary.

Whereas, in the year 2000, the United States Submarine Force will celebrate a 
        century of service to the Nation;
Whereas little has captured our imagination more than exploring the ocean 
        depths;
Whereas submarine technology has proven invaluable to our Nation by 
        strengthening our national defense, preserving world maritime freedom, 
        and producing scientific breakthroughs;
Whereas submarines have not only provided a remarkable strategic platform, but 
        have helped establish a firm foundation for scientific exploration;
Whereas the United States Submarine Force was responsible for 55 percent of all 
        Japanese shipping destroyed during World War II even though submariners 
        constituted only 2 percent of all United States Navy personnel serving 
        in that war;
Whereas 52 American submarines and over 3500 American submariners were lost 
        during World War II;
Whereas, in peacetime, the Silent Service continues to patrol around the clock 
        under the oceans to keep us free; and
Whereas veterans of the United States Submarine Force have served with honor and 
        courage, risking their lives in combat against determined foes and 
        always against an unforgiving sea: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of the Congress that--
            (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the 
        United States Postal Service honoring the United States 
        Submarine Force on its 100th anniversary; and
            (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend 
        to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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