[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 308 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 308

 Recognizing the members of AMVETS for their service to the Nation and 
          supporting the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 21, 2003

    Mr. Bishop of New York (for himself, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Walsh, Mr. 
  Rodriguez, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Bell, Mr. Sessions, Ms. Berkley, Mr. 
  King of New York, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Mr. Fossella, Mr. Michaud, Mr. 
 Jenkins, Mr. Towns, Mr. Terry, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Frost, Mr. 
 Grijalva, Mr. Hinojosa, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mrs. Tauscher, Mr. 
   Levin, Mr. Peterson of Minnesota, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Holden, Mr. 
Kildee, Ms. Harman, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Israel, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Matheson, 
     Mr. Boyd, Mr. Rangel, Mr. Payne, Mr. Emanuel, Ms. Waters, Mr. 
 Alexander, Mr. Sandlin, Mr. Acevedo-Vila, Mr. Case, Mrs. Jo Ann Davis 
    of Virginia, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Rothman, and Mr. Green of Texas) 
 submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the members of AMVETS for their service to the Nation and 
          supporting the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day.

Whereas on July 23, 1947, AMVETS (American Veterans) was chartered by the United 
        States as a not-for-profit corporation;
Whereas membership in AMVETS is open to veterans who have honorably served, or 
        are serving, in the Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard, National 
        Guard, and Reserves, during or since World War II;
Whereas the veterans of the Armed Forces have made great sacrifices to ensure 
        the peace and security of the United States;
Whereas the members of AMVETS are dedicated to providing important services to 
        their local communities and to their fellow veterans;
Whereas the motto of AMVETS is ``We fought together, now let's build together'';
Whereas the members of AMVETS consistently honor that motto through countless 
        hours of patriotic service, including providing services to hospitalized 
        veterans, assisting veterans with their problems regarding housing and 
        employment, marching in parades, participating in color guards and 
        burial details, and educating the Nation's youth;
Whereas the war on terrorism has emphasized the sacrifices that veterans have 
        made, and continue to make, for the benefit of the Nation;
Whereas AMVETS has designated July 23 as AMVETS National Charter Day; and
Whereas the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day is to raise public awareness 
        regarding AMVETS' commitment and service to veterans, the families of 
        veterans, and the Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress recognizes the members of AMVETS (American Veterans) for 
their service to the Nation and supports the goal of AMVETS National 
Charter Day.
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