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IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 336 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.

Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere appreciation and respect for members of the Armed Forces who suffered disabling wounds while serving in the United States military; Whereas there are approximately 2,800,000 veterans receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for disabilities incurred while defending our Nation; Whereas the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in 30,000 disabled American veterans as a direct result of combat operations, and even more so from conditions simulating war, instrumentalities of war, and hazardous duty in combat-related training; Whereas families throughout every State in America have been affected by loved ones returning disabled from their service to their Nation; Whereas the American public supports the brave men and women who have defended the freedom of all in America; Whereas America owes its very integrity to her sons and daughters in uniform, who risk the most for the least, and who epitomize the extraordinary meaning of service, sacrifice, and, most importantly, freedom; and Whereas Americans should remember and honor our men and women in uniform who incurred disabilities while defending our Nation with a Disabled American Veterans Week: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1)recognizes the great sacrifices made by disabled veterans and their families; (2)calls on the people of the United States to honor all disabled American veterans and the freedom for which they sacrificed; (3)encourages local, State, and national organizations and governmental institutions to participate in the effort to honor the sacrifices of America’s disabled veterans; and (4)supports the goals and ideals of Disabled American Veterans Week.

Passed the House of Representatives June 10, 2008. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk.