[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 369 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 369

 Expressing the sense of the Senate in honoring the service of the men 
 and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during 
                             World War II.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 2, 2004

    Mr. Frist (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the Senate in honoring the service of the men 
 and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during 
                             World War II.

Whereas during the dark days of World War II, the United States, the world, and 
        the very future of freedom were threatened by nazism, fascism, and 
        tyranny;
Whereas a generation of Americans stepped forward to confront this scourge, 
        accepting the call to duty to fight the Axis Powers, to defend freedom, 
        and to put their lives on the line so that future generations could live 
        in peace and freedom;
Whereas during World War II, the brave men and women of the Armed Forces of the 
        United States fought alongside allies from more than 30 other nations to 
        vanquish the tyranny and oppression of the Axis Powers on the sea, on 
        the land, and in the air in distant lands in every part of the globe;
Whereas more than 16,000,000 Americans served in the Armed Forces of the United 
        States during World War II, hailing from every corner of the United 
        States and its territories;
Whereas more than 671,000 Americans were wounded and over 105,000 Americans were 
        held as prisoners of war in that terrible conflict;
Whereas more than 400,000 members of the Armed Forces of the United States made 
        the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to defeat the evils of 
        nazism, fascism, and tyranny, and to preserve the United States and the 
        ideals the people of the United States hold true;
Whereas by the end of World War II, the members of the Armed Forces of the 
        United States had become symbols of hope for the victors, the liberated 
        peoples of the world, and their former adversaries;
Whereas the victory of the Allied Powers in World War II paved the way for the 
        growth of democracy and freedom in the defeated nations of Germany and 
        Japan, and laid the foundation for the West to confront, and eventually 
        defeat, the threat of Communism;
Whereas the people of the United States can never fully express their gratitude 
        to all the members of the Armed Services, including the ``Greatest 
        Generation'' of World War II, who have dedicated themselves to 
        protecting the people of the United States and to defending the ideals 
        and principles of our great country;
Whereas 114 veterans of World War II have served in the Senate, including 6 who 
        are currently serving: Senator Akaka of Hawaii, Senator Hollings of 
        South Carolina, Senator Inouye of Hawaii, Senator Lautenberg of New 
        Jersey, Senator Stevens of Alaska, and Senator Warner of Virginia; and
Whereas the Senate, on the occasion of the dedication of the World War II 
        Memorial and the 60th Anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy, 
        France, is proud to honor its Members, past and present, who served in 
        World War II: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses its eternal appreciation for the veterans of 
        the Armed Forces of the United States who fought and toiled to 
        protect the United States and preserve the freedom and way of 
        life of the United States during World War II;
            (2) honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate 
        sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of liberty and the 
        United States during that global conflict; and
            (3) proudly commends the 108 former Members and 6 current 
        Members of the Senate who are veterans of World War II, 
        including Senator Akaka, Senator Hollings, Senator Inouye, 
        Senator Lautenberg, Senator Stevens, and Senator Warner, for 
        their leadership and service to the United States both in war 
        and in peace.
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