[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
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[S. Res. 68 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 68

  Designating April 9, 1997, and April 9, 1998, as ``National Former 
                   Prisoner of War Recognition Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 20, 1997

 Mr. Specter (for himself, Mr. Akaka, and Mr. Smith of New Hampshire) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating April 9, 1997, and April 9, 1998, as ``National Former 
                   Prisoner of War Recognition Day''.

Whereas the United States has fought in many wars;
Whereas thousands of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served 
        in such wars were captured by the enemy and held as prisoners of war;
Whereas many prisoners of war were subjected to brutal and inhumane treatment by 
        their captors in violation of international codes and customs for the 
        treatment of prisoners of war and died, or were disabled, as a result of 
        the treatment; and
Whereas the great sacrifices of the prisoners of war and their families deserve 
        national recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates April 9, 1997, and April 9, 1998, as 
        ``National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day'' in honor of 
        the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have 
        been held as prisoners of war; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States to commemorate this 
        day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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