110 HRES 1215 IH: Honoring the Armed Forces from the Inland U.S. House of Representatives 2008-05-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1215 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2008 Mr. Baca submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 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

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.