[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 771 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 15, 2004.
Whereas from World War II to the present, more than 88,000 members of the 
        Untited States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for;
Whereas nearly 50,000 former American prisoners of war are currently living in 
        the United States;
Whereas the United States owes a significant debt of gratitude for the sacrifice 
        and hardships endured by former prisoners of war and missing personnel;
Whereas former prisoners of war continue to serve and inspire our nation;
Whereas National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law 
        as days on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified Federal 
        facilities and national cemeteries, post offices, and military 
        installations; and
Whereas tens of thousands of American families have loved ones who are still 
        listed as unaccounted for and daily endure tremendous hardship and 
        emotional suffering: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the 
        six days specified by law (pursuant to section 902 of title 36, United 
        States Code) as a day on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over 
        specified Federal facilities and national cemeteries, military 
        installations, and post offices;
            (2) extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives and the 
        Nation to those who have served their nation in captivity to hostile 
        forces as prisoners of war;
            (3) recognizes and honors the more than 88,000 members of the United 
        States Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for and their families;
            (4) recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/MIA 
        organizations to ensuring that America never forgets the contribution of 
        the Nation's prisoners of war and unaccounted for military personnel; 
        and
            (5) calls on all Americans to recognize National POW/MIA Recognition 
        Day with appropriate remembrances, ceremonies, and activities.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.