[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1235 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1235

 Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance 
Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and 
                 women who fought and won World War II.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 3, 2008

 Mr. Scalise submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance 
Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and 
                 women who fought and won World War II.

Whereas June 6, 2008, marks the 64th anniversary of D-Day, the day of the 
        beginning of the Allied assault against the Axis forces at Normandy, 
        France, during World War II;
Whereas the D-Day assault, codenamed Operation Overlord, was the most extensive 
        amphibious invasion ever to occur, and involved 5,000 ships, over 11,000 
        sorties of Allied aircraft, and 150,000 American, British, and Canadian 
        troops on the first day of the operation;
Whereas the D-Day assault was among the most important events of World War II, 
        as the success of the Allied landings in Normandy provided the foothold 
        for the liberation of France and the eventual Allied advancement into 
        Germany, leading ultimately to the Allied victory in Europe;
Whereas the brave men and women of our armed services who participated in the D-
        Day assault forever changed the course of history by starting the 
        liberation of occupied Europe from Nazi Germany;
Whereas 5 separate beaches were assaulted, with American forces under the 
        command of Lieutenant General Omar Bradley attacking Omaha and Utah 
        beaches, and British and Canadian forces under the command of General 
        Miles Dempsey attacking Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches;
Whereas according to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, American troops would 
        ``accept nothing less than full victory'';
Whereas American troops displayed tremendous heroism, dedication, and strength 
        in storming the beaches of Normandy against a heavily fortified enemy;
Whereas American troops suffered significant losses during the assault, 
        including over 6,500 casualties;
Whereas June 6, 1944, is one of the most significant dates in the history of the 
        United States;
Whereas the National D-Day Museum was dedicated on June 6, 2000, in New Orleans, 
        Louisiana;
Whereas Congress designated the museum as ``America's National World War II 
        Museum'' in 2003;
Whereas the museum has welcomed 1,800,000 visitors since its opening, and 
        currently sees an average of 17,000 visitors a month;
Whereas the National World War II Museum is the only museum in the United States 
        that exists for the exclusive purpose of interpreting the American 
        experience during World War II on both the homefront and battlefront 
        and, in doing so, covers all the branches of the Armed Forces and the 
        Merchant Marines;
Whereas the museum interprets the American experience during World War II, 
        celebrates the American spirit, recognizes the teamwork, optimism, 
        courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II, and 
        promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future 
        generations; and
Whereas it would be appropriate to designate June 6, 2008, as National D-Day 
        Remembrance Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, recognizes and honors 
the veterans who served on D-Day, and thanks them for their spirit, 
courage, and sacrifice.
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