[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 173 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 173

 Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students 
                  (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 26, 2005

 Mr. Pallone (for himself, Ms. Pryce of Ohio, Ms. Hart, Mr. Holt, Mr. 
 Menendez, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, Mr. Bishop of 
Georgia, Mr. Case, Mr. Kind, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Skelton, Mrs. McCarthy, Mr. 
 Spratt, Mr. Chandler, Ms. Carson, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. 
 Tanner, Mr. Moran of Virginia, Mr. Kucinich, Mrs. Jones of Ohio, Mr. 
Costello, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Serrano, Ms. Jackson-Lee 
    of Texas, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. 
 Grijalva, Mr. Davis of Florida, Mr. Scott of Georgia, Mr. Wexler, Ms. 
Corrine Brown of Florida, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Wilson of South 
  Carolina, Mr. Porter, Mr. Turner, Mr. Jones of North Carolina, Mrs. 
 Northup, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Goode, Mr. Kennedy 
  of Minnesota, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Mr. Green of 
  Wisconsin, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Fossella, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Platts, Mr. 
 Sessions, Ms. Harris, Mr. Herger, and Mr. King of New York) submitted 
    the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students 
                  (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.

Whereas the United States has, in the course of its history, fought in many wars 
        and conflicts to defend freedom and protect the interests of the Nation;
Whereas millions of men and women have served the Nation in time of need as 
        members of the Armed Forces;
Whereas the service of veterans has been vital to the Nation, and the sacrifices 
        made by veterans and their families should not be forgotten with the 
        passage of time;
Whereas children throughout the Nation would benefit from programs that provide 
        education about veterans and that instill a patriotic appreciation of 
        the sacrifices made by veterans to defend freedom and to protect the 
        interests of the Nation;
Whereas efforts are being made throughout the Nation to devote November 10, or 
        another date as may be designated, to an event known as Veterans Educate 
        Today's Students Day; and
Whereas schools that participate in Veterans Educate Today's Students Day set 
        aside a portion of the school day for the study, recognition, and 
        appreciation of veterans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That the Congress--
            (1) recognizes the importance of veterans to the United 
        States;
            (2) expresses support for the goals of Veterans Educate 
        Today's Students Day;
            (3) urges teachers, civic leaders, and veterans to carry 
        out programs that educate children about the service of 
        veterans and the sacrifices made by veterans and their 
        families; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to 
        participate in local and national activities recognizing 
        Veterans Educate Today's Students Day and other events that 
        foster education about the importance of veterans to the 
        Nation.
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