110 HRES 271 IH: Recognizing the heroism and sacrifice of U.S. House of Representatives 2007-03-26 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 1st Session H. RES. 271 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2007 Mr. Burgess submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 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
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.