[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 328 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.328
                                        Agreed to April 26, 2004        

                       One Hundred Eighth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
           the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas the vigilance of the members of the Armed Forces has been 
  instrumental to the preservation of the freedom, security, and 
  prosperity enjoyed by the people of the United States;

Whereas the success of the Armed Forces depends on the dedicated 
  service of its members, their families, and the civilian employees of 
  the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard;

Whereas the role of the United States as a world leader requires a 
  military force that is well-trained, well-equipped, and appropriately 
  sized;

Whereas to maintain such a force, the youth of the United States must 
  possess a commitment to military service sufficient to achieve the 
  levels of recruitment and retention necessary to sustain the 
  strength, vitality, and character of the Armed Forces;

Whereas to foster and sustain such a commitment it is vital for the 
  youth of the United States to understand that the service provided by 
  members of the Armed Forces is an honorable legacy that protects the 
  freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States as well as citizens 
  of many other nations;

Whereas the Federal Government has a responsibility to raise awareness 
  of and respect for this aspect of the heritage of the United States 
  and to encourage the people of the United States to dedicate 
  themselves to the values and principles for which Americans have 
  served and sacrificed throughout the history of the Nation;

Whereas service in the Armed Forces entails special hazards and demands 
  extraordinary sacrifices from service members and their families;

Whereas the support of the families of service members enhances the 
  effectiveness and capabilities of the Armed Forces;

Whereas the observance of events recognizing the contributions of the 
  Armed Forces is a tangible and highly effective way of sustaining 
  morale and improving quality of life for service members and their 
  families;

Whereas on April 30, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 (106th 
  Congress), entitled ``Designating May 1999 as `National Military 
  Appreciation Month''', calling on the people of the United States, in 
  a symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Military Appreciation 
  Month in May 1999, to honor the current and former members of the 
  Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom 
  and peace; and

Whereas it is important to emphasize to the people of the United States 
  the relevance of the history and activities of the Armed Forces 
  through an annual National Military Appreciation Month that includes 
  associated local and national observances and activities: Now, 
  therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
        (1) supports the goals and objectives of a National Military 
    Appreciation Month;
        (2) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the 
    people of the United States, all Federal departments and agencies, 
    States, localities, organizations and media to annually observe a 
    National Military Appreciation Month with appropriate ceremonies 
    and activities; and
        (3) urges the White House Commission on Remembrance, 
    established by Congress to honor those who died in service to the 
    United States and those who continue to serve the Nation, to work 
    to support the goals and objectives of a National Military 
    Appreciation Month.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.