[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 266 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 266

    Designating the month of May every year for the next 5 years as 
               ``National Military Appreciation Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 7, 2000

 Mr. Lott (for McCain) (for himself, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. 
DeWine)) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Designating the month of May every year for the next 5 years as 
               ``National Military Appreciation Month''.

Whereas the freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today 
        are direct results of the vigilance of the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas 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;
Whereas it is important to preserve and foster admiration and respect for the 
        service provided by members of the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas 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;
Whereas it is important to recognize 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;
Whereas 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;
Whereas 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;
Whereas 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;
Whereas recognizing the many sacrifices made by members of the United States 
        Armed Forces is important; and
Whereas 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 the Armed 
        Forces: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the month of May every year for the next 5 
        years as ``National Military Appreciation Month''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States and interested 
        groups to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities.
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