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[H.J. Res. 101 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.J.Res.101

                       One Hundred Sixth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

           Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
             the twenty-fourth day of January, two thousand


                            Joint Resolution


 
        Recognizing the 225th birthday of the United States Army.

Whereas on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, representing 
  the citizens of 13 American colonies, authorized the establishment of 
  the Continental Army;

Whereas the collective expression of the pursuit of personal freedom 
  that caused the authorization and organization of the United States 
  Army led to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the 
  codification of the new Nation's basic principles and values in the 
  Constitution;

Whereas for the past 225 years, the Army's central mission has been to 
  fight and win the Nation's wars;

Whereas whatever the mission, the Nation turns to its Army for decisive 
  victory;

Whereas the 172 battle streamers carried on the Army flag are testament 
  to the valor, commitment, and sacrifice of the brave soldiers who 
  have served the Nation in the Army;

Whereas Valley Forge, New Orleans, Mexico City, Gettysburg, Verdun, 
  Bataan, Normandy, Pusan, the Ia Drang Valley, Grenada, Panama, and 
  Kuwait are but a few of the places where soldiers of the United 
  States Army have won extraordinary distinction and respect for the 
  Nation and its Army;

Whereas the motto of ``Duty, Honor, Country'' is the creed by which the 
  American soldier lives and serves;

Whereas the United States Army today is the world's most capable and 
  respected ground force;

Whereas future Army forces are being prepared to conduct quick, 
  decisive, highly sophisticated operations anywhere, anytime; and

Whereas no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of future 
  conflicts, the Nation can rely on its Army to produce well-trained, 
  well-led, and highly motivated soldiers to carry out the missions 
  entrusted to them: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress, recognizing the 
historic significance of the 225th anniversary of the United States 
Army--
        (1) expresses the appreciation of the people of the United 
    States to the Army and the soldiers who have served in it for 225 
    years of dedicated service;
        (2) honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice that American 
    soldiers have displayed throughout the history of the Army; and
        (3) calls upon the President to issue a proclamation--
            (A) recognizing the 225th birthday of the United States 
        Army and the dedicated service of the soldiers who have served 
        in the Army; and
            (B) calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
        that anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

                               Speaker of the House of Representatives.

                            Vice President of the United States and    
                                               President of the Senate.