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110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1020 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 8, 2008 RESOLUTION Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, especially those who have been wounded in combat.

Whereas United States soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and their families have made extraordinary sacrifices to serve our country in Afghanistan and Iraq; Whereas more than 1,600,000 members of the Armed Forces of the United States have been deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom since September 2001; Whereas more than 30,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have been wounded in battle; Whereas advances in battlefield medicine have resulted in hundreds of lives being saved; and Whereas both physical and mental injuries sustained during combat have a life-altering impact on our servicemen and women as well as their families: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes the tremendous service that our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have given to the Nation, especially those who have sustained injury in combat; (2)is committed to providing wounded warriors with the highest quality medical care available, and to supporting wounded members of all Armed Forces and their families during their recovery; (3)commends the actions of private citizens and organizations who volunteer their continued support to America’s wounded warriors; and (4)encourages Members and all citizens to take steps to show support and appreciation for returning troops, especially those who have been wounded.

Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk.