[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 282 Engrossed in House (EH)]


  2d Session

                            H. CON. RES. 282

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 Declaring the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century to have 
                         been the American G.I.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 282

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas the 20th century was a century of conflict between forces of 
        totalitarianism and dictatorship and forces of democracy and freedom;
Whereas American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines (collectively referred 
        to as ``G.I.'s'') fought, bled, and died in a number of conflicts during 
        the 20th century, including two World Wars, to secure peace and freedom 
        around the world;
Whereas in large measure due to the heroic efforts of the American G.I., more 
        people around the world enjoy the benefits of freedom at the end of the 
        20th century than at any other time in history;
Whereas the American G.I., in fighting the forces of totalitarianism and 
        dictatorship, had a strong personal sense of right and wrong and did not 
        want to live in a world where wrong prevailed;
Whereas it may truly be said that during the 20th century the American G.I. 
        accomplished great things while doing good things, becoming recognized 
        throughout the world as a representative of freedom and democracy and, 
        fundamentally, as a force for good in the face of evil;
Whereas at the end of the 20th century numerous organizations and publications 
        sought to identify and designate a ``Person of the Century'' based upon 
        achievements and contributions during that century; and
Whereas in light of the accomplishments of the Armed Forces of the United States 
        during that century both in defeating the forces of tyranny and 
        dictatorship and in embodying a sense of honor, decency, and respect for 
        mankind, it is appropriate that the American G.I. be recognized as the 
        single most significant force affecting the course of the 20th century: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress hereby declares the ``Person of the Century'' for the 
20th century to have been the American G.I.

            Passed the House of Representatives April 10, 2000.

            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.