[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 47 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 47

  Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to 
       celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 30, 2007

   Mr. Skelton (for himself, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Dicks, and Mr. Filner) 
 submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to 
                    the Committee on Armed Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to 
       celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest award that can be bestowed to a member 
        of the Armed Forces for valor in action against an enemy force;
Whereas the Medal of Honor 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 United States will forever be in debt to the recipients of the Medal 
        of Honor for their bravery and sacrifice in times of war or other armed 
        conflict;
Whereas the Medal of Honor was first awarded on March 25, 1863, during the Civil 
        War;
Whereas, of the millions of men and women who have served in the Armed Forces in 
        war, military operations, or other armed conflicts, only 3,443 members 
        have thus far been awarded the Medal of Honor;
Whereas 111 Medal of Honor recipients are still living as of January 1, 2007;
Whereas it is appropriate to commemorate and honor the recipients of the Medal 
        of Honor and to recognize their bravery and sacrifice for the United 
        States;
Whereas the designation of a National Medal of Honor Day would raise the 
        awareness of the American people regarding the significance and meaning 
        of the Medal of Honor and help 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 by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor 
        recipients for the United States;
            (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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