[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1070 Engrossed in House (EH)]







H. Res. 1070

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      December 5, 2006.
Whereas United States soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines continue to make 
        significant personal sacrifices to protect and defend the Nation;
Whereas since the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring 
        Freedom in late 2001 over 1,406,000 members of the Armed Forces have 
        served overseas in combat theaters of operations;
Whereas over 22,900 members of the Armed Forces have been wounded in theater and 
        as a result of their injuries many have been separated from their 
        respective service;
Whereas as a result of required separation from military service due to their 
        injuries incurred while in service, these members of the Armed Forces 
        are transitioning to civilian careers;
Whereas recent statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the 
        transition from military service to a civilian career can be difficult, 
        with veterans who are age 20 through 24 experiencing a jobless rate 3 
        times the national average; and
Whereas Members of Congress could provide assistance in making businesses and 
        employers aware of the unique skills of wounded veterans and thereby 
        help reduce the jobless rate for wounded veterans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
            (1) Members of the House should actively engage with employers and 
        the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and 
        former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are 
        facing a transition to civilian life;
            (2) a strong relationship should be forged between Congress, local 
        businesses, and members and former members of the Armed Forces referred 
        to in paragraph (1) towards the goal of finding employment for those who 
        have sacrificed so much; and
            (3) Members should carry out the types of activities described in 
        this resolution in accordance with regulations promulgated by the 
        Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and the Committee on House 
        Administration.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.