[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 297 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 297

  Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to 
    celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor on the 
          anniversary of the inception of that medal in 1863.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 24, 2005

  Mr. Salazar (for himself and Mr. Rogers of Michigan) submitted the 
  following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
                                Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to 
    celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor on the 
          anniversary of the inception of that medal in 1863.

Whereas the Medal of Honor, the highest distinction that can be awarded to a 
        member of the Armed Forces, is awarded by the President, in the name of 
        the Congress, to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished 
        themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of 
        their lives above and beyond the call of duty;
Whereas the Nation will forever be in debt to the recipients of the Medal of 
        Honor for their bravery and sacrifice in times of war or armed conflict;
Whereas the first Medal of Honor awards were presented to six men on March 25, 
        1863, by the Secretary of War;
Whereas only 3,441 individuals out of the millions of men and women who have 
        served the Nation in war, military operations, or other armed conflicts 
        have been awarded the Medal of Honor;
Whereas there are 123 Medal of Honor living recipients as of May 23, 2005;
Whereas it is appropriate to honor the heroic recipients of the Medal of Honor;
Whereas public awareness of the importance of the Medal of Honor has declined in 
        recent years;
Whereas the designation of a National Medal of Honor Day would focus the efforts 
        of national, State, and local organizations striving to foster public 
        appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients; and
Whereas March 25 would be an appropriate date to observe National Medal of Honor 
        Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor 
        recipients;
            (2) recognizes the educational opportunity that a National 
        Medal of Honor Day would present to the American public; and
            (3) supports the goals and ideals of a National Medal of 
        Honor Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of Medal of 
        Honor recipients.
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