[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 271 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 271

  Recognizing the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients, 
   commending the efforts of the Medal of Honor Host City Program in 
 Gainesville, Texas, to celebrate and honor the contributions of Medal 
   of Honor recipients, and encouraging the expansion of the program.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 26, 2007

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients, 
   commending the efforts of the Medal of Honor Host City Program in 
 Gainesville, Texas, to celebrate and honor the contributions of Medal 
   of Honor recipients, and encouraging the expansion of the program.

Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed 
        upon a member of the United States Armed Forces for action against an 
        enemy of the United States;
Whereas the people of the United States will forever be in debt to the 
        recipients of the Medal of Honor for their great courage, selflessness, 
        and sacrifice;
Whereas the City of Gainesville, Texas, established the Medal of Honor Host City 
        Program in 2001 to recognize the contributions of Medal of Honor 
        recipients and invites Medal of Honor recipients to visit Gainesville 
        and covers their expenses during their stay in Gainesville;
Whereas the City of Gainesville has hosted more than a dozen Medal of Honor 
        recipients in the last six years, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 
        1922 and community volunteers welcome Medal of Honor recipients with 
        open arms; and
Whereas the City of Gainesville has begun outreach efforts to encourage other 
        communities in the United States to join the Medal of Honor Host City 
        Program: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor 
        recipients;
            (2) commends the efforts of the Medal of Honor Host City 
        Program in Gainesville, Texas, to celebrate and honor the 
        contributions of Medal of Honor recipients; and
            (3) encourages the expansion of the Medal of Honor Host 
        City Program to communities throughout the United States.
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