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







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 282

 Declaring the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century to have 
                         been the American G.I.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 14, 2000

  Mr. Hayes submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Declaring the ``Person of the Century'' for the 20th century to have 
                         been the American G.I.

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 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.
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