[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 293 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 293

       Supporting the goals and ideals of God Bless America Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 2, 2003

Mr. Cunningham submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
       Supporting the goals and ideals of God Bless America Week.

Whereas the attack on the United States of September 11, 2001 united the people 
        of the United States and renewed their appreciation for freedom;
Whereas thousands of members of the United States Armed Forces have been 
        deployed around the globe since that date to fight the global war on 
        terrorism and to protect our homeland;
Whereas the people of the United States have expressed their strong support for 
        the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families;
Whereas the people of the United States appreciate the sacrifices members of the 
        United States Armed Forces have made throughout history and continue to 
        make while serving their country;
Whereas the people of the United States mourn those who have given their lives 
        defending liberty in the war on terrorism;
Whereas these sacrifices and losses reinforce the appreciation of the people of 
        the United States for the greatness of the Nation and what it means to 
        be an American;
Whereas since September 11, 2001 the people of the United States have displayed 
        a renewed spirit of patriotism and appreciation for being Americans;
Whereas the Nation has benefited from this increased public spirit and 
        patriotism;
Whereas the anthem ``God Bless America'' embodies that patriotic spirit and 
        strengthens the bonds of the citizens of this great Nation; and
Whereas a number of veterans' organizations and community groups have designated 
        the week beginning November 23, 2003 as God Bless America Week and plan 
        to hold patriotic events and displays during that time: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of God Bless America 
        Week; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to recognize 
        this occasion by displaying their American flags and 
        participating in patriotic events.
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