[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 212 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 212

  Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the 
              Korean War Veteran, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 9, 2003

 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Rangel, Mr. Coble, and Mr. 
   Conyers) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the 
              Korean War Veteran, and for other purposes.

Whereas 50 years ago, 1,800,000 Americans answered the call to defend freedom in 
        South Korea and fought the common foe of communism with 21 allied 
        countries under the banner of the United Nations;
Whereas the United States suffered 36,577 dead and 103,284 wounded during the 
        Korean War in some of the most horrific conditions in the history of 
        warfare;
Whereas our Korean War veterans did not receive the proper welcome home, thanks, 
        or recognition for selfless service and sacrifice that had been given to 
        veterans of previous wars;
Whereas the bravery and sacrifices of our Korean War veterans and their families 
        and next of kin should be properly honored and recognized, and the 
        American people wish to join in thanking and honoring Korean War 
        veterans and their families;
Whereas it is important to include the history of the Korean War in the 
        curricula of our schools so that future generations will learn about and 
        appreciate the sacrifices of our Korean War heroes;
Whereas the final year of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration 
        should be recognized by a national effort of programs and activities to 
        officially thank, honor, and welcome home our Korean War veterans, and 
        to officially thank and honor their families and next of kin; and
Whereas 2003 marks the final year of the United States' 50th Anniversary of the 
        Korean War Commemoration and the 50th year of the Armistice, and efforts 
        are under way to designate 2003 as the Year of the Korean War Veteran: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) declares to the Nation and the world that the American 
        people will never forget our veterans or those who served our 
        Nation on the home front during the Korean War;
            (2) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of the 
        Year of the Korean War Veteran;
            (3) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling 
        on the people of the United States to observe the Year of the 
        Korean War Veteran with appropriate ceremonies and activities 
        to thank, honor, and welcome home our Korean War veterans; and
            (4) urges the chief executive officers of the States, and 
        the chief executive officers of the political subdivisions of 
        the States, to each issue a proclamation calling upon their 
        citizens to ``Pause to Remember'' our Korean War veterans and 
        their families and next of kin with appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities.
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