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






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 771

 Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation 
for the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National 
                        POW/MIA Recognition Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 14, 2004

  Mr. Simmons (for himself, Mr. Collins, Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Mr. 
    Evans, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Gibbons, and Mr. Skelton) submitted the 
  following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
                                Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation 
for the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National 
                        POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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.
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