109 HCON 455 IH: Recognizing the role of the National Guard U.S. House of Representatives 2006-07-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

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

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.