[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 392 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 392

Urging Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the American 
                   Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 10, 2007

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Urging Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the American 
                   Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers.

Whereas the United States has fought in wars outside of its borders to restore 
        freedom and human dignity;
Whereas the United States has spent its national treasure and shed its blood in 
        fighting those wars;
Whereas many of those who died on the battlefield were laid to rest exactly 
        where they fell;
Whereas those plots of ground are now known as American Cemeteries, Memorials 
        and Markers, and they exist in 10 foreign countries on four continents;
Whereas these cemeteries exist as the final resting place for American 
        servicemembers who fought valiantly in battles across the globe, 
        including Ardennes and Flanders, Belgium; Manila, the Philippines; North 
        Africa, Tunisia; Florence, Italy; and Normandy, France;
Whereas each year millions of American and foreign citizens visit the American 
        Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers;
Whereas these overseas sites annually recognize Memorial Day with speeches, a 
        reading of the Memorial Day Proclamation, wreath laying ceremonies, 
        military bands and units, and the decoration of each grave site with the 
        flag of the United States and that of the host country; and
Whereas the splendid commemorative sites inspire patriotism, evoke gratitude, 
        and teach history: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That House of Representatives strongly urges Americans 
and people of all nationalities to visit the American Cemeteries, 
Memorials and Markers abroad, where the spirit of American generosity, 
sacrifice, and courage are displayed and commemorated.
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