[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 208 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 208

  Expressing the sense of Congress regarding raising awareness of and 
                    opposition to global terrorism.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 10, 2007

    Mr. Gallegly (for himself and Mr. Gary G. Miller of California) 
 submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of Congress regarding raising awareness of and 
                    opposition to global terrorism.

Whereas the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, 
        marked the beginning of the war to end global terrorism;
Whereas, historically, when the United States is forced into war, its Government 
        and citizens stand united to successfully defeat the enemy, no matter 
        how long and difficult the struggle;
Whereas the American people are committed to individual freedom and confident 
        that the United States and its allies will win the war on terrorism;
Whereas the American people will take the necessary steps to be ready and 
        vigilant against terrorism and do all they can to protect their 
        homeland, families, and freedoms;
Whereas beyond all differences of race, creed, or political persuasion, 
        Americans are one people facing national threats together, and while 
        they now live with a heightened awareness of terrorism, they refuse to 
        live their lives in fear;
Whereas opposition by the American people and the Federal, State, and local 
        governments will be directed against all individuals, groups, 
        organizations, and countries that threaten, support, or commit acts of 
        terrorism against the United States, its allies, and United States 
        interests;
Whereas the American people, through their readiness and vigilance, will assist 
        authorities in whatever it takes to disrupt and defeat the global 
        terrorism network;
Whereas in support of Patriot Day on September 11th, September 12th would be an 
        appropriate annual day to establish as a National Day of Readiness and 
        Vigilance in memory of all victims of terrorist attacks, a tribute to 
        those individuals who are actively combating global terrorism, and a 
        rededication to year-round readiness and vigilance against terrorism by 
        the American people and the Federal, State, and local governments; and
Whereas the effort by individuals, businesses, organizations, and governing 
        bodies to promote the observance of the National Day of Readiness and 
        Vigilance on September 12th of each year represents one of many examples 
        of the ongoing commitment by people in the United States to raise 
        awareness of and actively oppose global terrorism: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) a National Day of Readiness and Vigilance should be 
        established to raise awareness of and opposition to global 
        terrorism; and
            (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on 
        all Americans to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies 
        and activities.
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