[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1215 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1215

  Honoring the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire in California and 
 their families for their extraordinary sacrifices serving the United 
   States in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 20, 2008

Mr. Baca submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Honoring the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire in California and 
 their families for their extraordinary sacrifices serving the United 
   States in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Whereas the Armed Forces includes all branches of the military, including the 
        National Guard and Reserves;
Whereas more than 1,700,000 members of the Armed Forces have been deployed in 
        Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom since September 
        2001;
Whereas over 450 Californians have died in Afghanistan and Iraq, many of whom 
        were from the communities of the Inland Empire;
Whereas over 3,300 Californians have been wounded in battle in Afghanistan and 
        Iraq, many of whom are from the communities of the Inland Empire;
Whereas both physical and mental injuries sustained during combat have a life-
        altering impact on those who served our Nation, as well as their 
        families;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire have been killed and 
        injured in operations to bring peace and stability, in the name of 
        democracy;
Whereas the Inland Empire region of southern California includes San Bernardino 
        County and Riverside County; and
Whereas members of the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire have served honorably 
        in their mission to fight terrorism and protect the greater security of 
        the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes that the members of the Armed Forces from 
        the Inland Empire gave, and continue to give, to our Nation;
            (2) commits to providing wounded warriors with the highest 
        quality of medical care available, including for their families 
        during the recovery process;
            (3) commends the actions of private citizens and 
        organizations from the Inland Empire who volunteer to support 
        America's wounded warriors;
            (4) encourages Members and all citizens to take steps to 
        show support and appreciation for all returning troops;
            (5) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the 
        members of the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire, and that of 
        their families; and
            (6) understands that the American people are forever 
        grateful to the members of the Armed Forces from the Inland 
        Empire for the service they have provided to the United States.
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