[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 239 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 239

 Designating November 7, 2003, as ``National Native American Veterans 
  Day'' to honor the service of Native Americans in the United States 
Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of 
                           the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 3, 2003

 Mr. Campbell (for himself, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Johnson, Mr. 
 Thomas, and Mr. McCain) submitted the following resolution; which was 
               referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating November 7, 2003, as ``National Native American Veterans 
  Day'' to honor the service of Native Americans in the United States 
Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of 
                           the United States.

Whereas Native Americans have served with honor and distinction in the United 
        States Armed Forces and defended the United States of America for more 
        than 200 years;
Whereas Native Americans have served in wars involving the United States from 
        Valley Forge to the 2003 hostilities in Afghanistan and Iraq;
Whereas Native Americans have served in the Armed Forces with the highest record 
        of military service of any group in the United States;
Whereas the courage, determination, and fighting spirit of Native Americans have 
        strengthened and continue to strengthen the United States, including the 
        United States Armed Forces;
Whereas Native Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the 
        United States, even in times when Native Americans were not citizens of 
        the United States;
Whereas the establishment of a National Native American Veterans Day will honor 
        the continuing service and sacrifice of Native Americans in the United 
        States Armed Forces; and
Whereas November 7th, a date that falls within the traditional observance of 
        Native American Indian Heritage Month, would be an appropriate day to 
        establish a National Native American Veterans Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors the service of Native Americans in the United 
        States Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to 
        the defense of the United States;
            (2) designates November 7, 2003, as ``National Native 
        American Veterans Day'';
            (3) encourages all people in the United States to learn 
        about the history of the service of Native Americans in the 
        Armed Forces; and
            (4) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States to observe the day 
        with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to 
        demonstrate support for Native American veterans.
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