[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 460 Introduced in House (IH)]







105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 460

    Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam 
                          Veterans of America.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 5, 1998

 Mr. Weygand submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam 
                          Veterans of America.

Whereas 1998 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Veterans 
        of America;
Whereas the history of the Vietnam Veterans of America organization is a story 
        of America's gradual recognition of the tremendous sacrifices of 
        Vietnam-era veterans and their families;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America is dedicated to serving its membership 
        through advocacy for its membership;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America provides public and member awareness of 
        critical issues affecting Vietnam-era veterans and their families;
Whereas the local grassroots efforts of Vietnam Veterans of America in chapters 
        across the country have greatly contributed to the quality of lives of 
        veterans in our Nation's communities;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America promotes its principles through 
        volunteerism, professional advocacy, and claims work; and
Whereas the future of the Vietnam Veterans of America relies not only on its 
        past accomplishments, but on future accomplishments of its membership 
        that will ensure the Vietnam Veterans of America remains a leader among 
        veterans advocacy organizations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, that the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Vietnam Veterans of America on the 
        occasion of the 20th anniversary of its founding;
            (2) commends Vietnam Veterans of America for its 
        advancement of veterans rights, which has set the standard for 
        other veterans organizations around the country;
            (3) asks all Americans to join in the recognition of the 
        Vietnam Veterans of America for 20 years of advocacy of Vietnam 
        veterans; and
            (4) encourages the Vietnam Veterans of America to continue 
        into the next millennium to represent and promote the goals of 
        its organization in the veterans community and on Capitol Hill.
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