[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S.J. Res. 28 Referred in House (RFH)]

  2d Session
S. J. RES. 28


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 2, 2004

              Referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy 
                          during World War II.

Whereas June 6, 2004, marks the 60th anniversary of D-Day, the first day of the 
        Allied landing at Normandy during World War II by American, British, and 
        Canadian troops;
Whereas the D-Day landing, known as Operation Overlord, was the most extensive 
        amphibious operation ever to occur, involving on the first day of the 
        operation 5,000 naval vessels, more than 11,000 sorties by Allied 
        aircraft, and 153,000 members of the Allied Expeditionary Force;
Whereas the bravery and sacrifices of the Allied troops at 5 separate Normandy 
        beaches and numerous paratrooper and glider landing zones began what 
        Allied Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower called a ``Crusade in 
        Europe'' to end Nazi tyranny and restore freedom and human dignity to 
        millions of people;
Whereas that great assault by sea and air marked the beginning of the end of 
        Hitler's ambition for world domination;
Whereas American troops suffered over 6,500 casualties on D-Day; and
Whereas the people of the United States should honor the valor and sacrifices of 
        their fellow countrymen, both living and dead, who fought that day for 
        liberty and the cause of freedom in Europe: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing 
        at Normandy during World War II; and
            (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling 
        on the people of the United States to observe the anniversary 
        with appropriate ceremonies and programs to honor the 
        sacrifices of their fellow countrymen to liberate Europe.

            Passed the Senate April 1, 2004.

            Attest:

                                              EMILY J. REYNOLDS

                                                             Secretary.