[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1419 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 1419

 To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate May as ``National 
                     Military Appreciation Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 22, 1999

  Mr. McCain introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate May as ``National 
                     Military Appreciation Month''.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH.

    (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
            (1) The freedom and security that citizens of the United 
        States enjoy today are direct results of the vigilance of the 
        United States Armed Forces.
            (2) Recognizing contributions made by members of the United 
        States Armed Forces will increase national awareness of the 
        sacrifices that such members have made to preserve the freedoms 
        and liberties that enrich this Nation.
            (3) It is important to preserve and foster admiration and 
        respect for the service provided by members of the United 
        States Armed Forces.
            (4) It is vital for youth in the United States to 
        understand that the service provided by members of the United 
        States Armed Forces has secured and protected the freedoms that 
        United States citizens enjoy today.
            (5) Recognizing the unfailing support that families of 
        members of the United States Armed Forces have provided to such 
        members during their service and how such support strengthens 
        the vitality of our Nation is important.
            (6) Recognizing the role that the United States Armed 
        Forces plays in maintaining the superiority of the United 
        States as a nation and in contributing to world peace will 
        increase awareness of all contributions made by such Forces.
            (7) It is appropriate to recognize the importance of 
        maintaining a strong, equipped, well-educated, well-trained 
        military for the United States to safeguard freedoms, 
        humanitarianism, and peacekeeping efforts around the world.
            (8) It is proper to foster and cultivate the honor and 
        pride that citizens of the United States feel towards members 
        of the United States Armed Forces for the protection and 
        service that such members provide.
            (9) Recognizing the many sacrifices made by members of the 
        United States Armed Forces is important.
            (10) It is proper to recognize and honor the dedication and 
        commitment of members of the United States Armed Forces, and to 
        show appreciation for all contributions made by such members 
        since the inception of such Forces.
    (b) National Military Appreciation Month.--Chapter 1 of part A of 
subtitle I of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following:
``Sec. 144. National Military Appreciation Month
    ``The President shall issue each year a proclamation--
            ``(1) designating May as `National Military Appreciation 
        Month'; and
            ``(2) calling on the people of the United States to honor 
        the dedicated service provided by the members of the United 
        States Armed Forces and to observe the month with appropriate 
        ceremonies and activities.''.
    (c) Table of Contents.--The table of contents in chapter 1 of part 
A of subtitle I of title 36, United States Code, is amended by 
inserting after the item relating to section 143 the following new 
item:

``144. National Military Appreciation Month.''.
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