[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
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[S. Res. 112 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 112

         Honoring the United States Army on its 226th birthday.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 14, 2001

 Mr. Allard (for himself, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Cleland, Mr. 
Bond, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Reed, 
  Mr. Smith of New Hampshire, Mr. Warner, Mr. Levin, Ms. Collins, Mr. 
Bunning, Mr. Dayton, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. McCain, Mr. Allen, Mr. Thurmond, 
Mr. Santorum, Mr. Sessions, Ms. Landrieu, and Mr. Durbin) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
         Honoring the United States Army on its 226th birthday.

Whereas 226 years ago, the Continental Army was formed with the goals of ending 
        tyranny and winning freedom for the colonists in what has become the 
        United States of America;
Whereas since the end of the American Revolution, our Nation's soldiers, imbued 
        with the spirit of the original patriots, have pledged their allegiance 
        to our Nation through their sacrifices in uniform;
Whereas all of the United States Army units, Active, Guard, and Reserve, share 
        the heritage of the Continental Army, and our Nation's soldiers 
        represent the finest men and women our Nation has to offer;
Whereas thousands of our Nation's soldiers stand guard around the globe ensuring 
        our freedom and doing the tough jobs that maintain our way of life;
Whereas the United States Army is steeped in a proud tradition that dates back 
        to June 14, 1775, but is ever flexible and capable of responding to a 
        dynamic world;
Whereas the United States Army is transforming to meet the new demands of the 
        21st century;
Whereas the United States Army will ensure that the President, as Commander in 
        Chief of the Armed Forces, continues to have capable land forces to 
        quickly and efficiently deploy throughout the world to meet the national 
        security interests of the United States;
Whereas both in times of peace and war, throughout more than 2 centuries, our 
        Nation's soldiers have been poised and ready to answer the call of duty 
        to defend our great Nation; and
Whereas the United States Army remains the best fighting force in the world; 
        unchallenged, unparalleled, respected by their allies, feared by their 
        opponents, and esteemed by the people of the United States: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors the United States Army on its 226th birthday;
            (2) reflects on the great legacy the United States Army has 
        given our Nation; and
            (3) expresses pride in our Nation's soldiers' courage, 
        dedication to duty, and selfless service to our Nation.
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