[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 377 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.377
                                                 Agreed to June 27, 2008

                       One Hundred Tenth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday,
            the third day of January, two thousand and eight


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas African American men and women have served with distinction, 
  courage, and honor in the United States Armed Forces throughout the 
  history of the nation, even when they were denied the basic 
  constitutional freedoms promised to all citizens;

Whereas the practice of racial segregation and discrimination in the 
  military prevented African Americans from receiving the full 
  recognition to which they were entitled as a result of their service;

Whereas African Americans, in leading the effort to protest 
  discriminatory treatment in the armed forces, paved the way for 
  successful integration of women, Asians, Hispanics, and other ethnic 
  minorities;

Whereas the dedicated and heroic service of African American men and 
  women during World War II led to President Truman's historic 
  executive order 60 years ago that marked the beginning of racial 
  integration in the United States Armed Forces;

Whereas as a result of President Truman's action, the United States 
  Armed Forces has become one of the nation's best examples of an 
  institution committed to equality, opportunity, and advancement based 
  on merit rather than race, religion, or ethnicity; and

Whereas the heroic contributions of each member of the United States 
  Armed Forces should be honored and celebrated: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. USE OF ROTUNDA FOR CEREMONY COMMEMORATING 60TH ANNIVERSARY 
              OF INTEGRATION OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    (a) Use of Rotunda.--The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be 
used on July 23, 2008, for a ceremony commemorating the 60th 
anniversary of President Truman's Executive Order No. 9981, which 
states, ``It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that 
there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in 
the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national 
origin.''.
    (b) Preparations.--Physical preparations for the ceremony referred 
to in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such 
conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.