[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 455 Introduced in House (IH)]








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 455

  Recognizing the role of the National Guard and State volunteers in 
                    protecting our Nation's borders.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 27, 2006

Mrs. Jo Ann Davis of Virginia submitted the following resolution; which 
            was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the role of the National Guard and State volunteers in 
                    protecting our Nation's borders.

Whereas Operation Jump Start is an integral mission in protecting our Nation's 
        borders;
Whereas the National Guard relies on volunteers to carry out that mission;
Whereas National Guard volunteers serve at a time when our National Guard is 
        already working hard to fight fires, support the Global War on 
        Terrorism, and prepare for hurricane season;
Whereas the National Guard has successfully intercepted many undocumented 
        illegal immigrants and shipments of illegal drugs;
Whereas while the debate on immigration reform continues between the House and 
        the Senate, the National Guard continues its work in securing the 
        Nation's borders; and
Whereas over half of the States' Governors have already signed a memorandum of 
        agreement to participate in Operation Jump Start: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That the Congress--
            (1) praises the National Guard for its execution of 
        Operation Jump Start, which is operating successfully, and its 
        exemplary cooperation with the United States Border Patrol, 
        which has been crucial to the mission's success; and
            (2) thanks those Governors who have signed the memorandum 
        of agreement to send National Guard personnel to contribute to 
        Operation Jump Start and encourages the Governors of every 
        other State to sign the memorandum as well.
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