[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
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[H.J. Res. 86 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.J.Res.86

                       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 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the service by 
  members of the Armed Forces during such war, and for other purposes.

Whereas on June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea 
  with approximately 90,000 troops, thereby initiating the Korean War;

Whereas on June 27, 1950, President Harry S Truman ordered military 
  intervention in Korea;

Whereas approximately 5,720,000 members of the Armed Forces served 
  during the Korean War to defeat the spread of communism in Korea and 
  throughout the world;

Whereas casualties of the United States during the Korean War included 
  54,260 dead (of whom 33,665 were battle deaths), 92,134 wounded, and 
  8,176 listed as missing in action or prisoners of war; and

Whereas service by members of the Armed Forces in the Korean War should 
  never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress--
        (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 50th 
    anniversary of the Korean War;
        (2) expresses the gratitude of the people of the United States 
    to the members of the Armed Forces who served in the Korean War;
        (3) honors the memory of service members who paid the ultimate 
    price for the cause of freedom, including those who remain 
    unaccounted for; and
        (4) calls upon the President to issue a proclamation--
            (A) recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and 
        the sacrifices of the members of the Armed Forces who served 
        and fought in Korea to defeat the spread of communism; and
            (B) calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
        such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

                               Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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