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








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1070

 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 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.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 29, 2006

 Mr. Hunter submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 
 Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
  Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 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.

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 1,348,000 members of the Armed Forces have 
        served overseas in combat theaters of operations;
Whereas over 19,600 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; and
            (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.
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