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IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 744 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 5, 2007 RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of Native American veterans and calling upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day in honor of Native American veterans.

Whereas there are 195,871 Native American veterans in the United States; Whereas Native Americans have participated for over 200 years in United States military actions; Whereas the participation of Native Americans in the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Spanish-America War was significant; Whereas in World War I, it is estimated that more than 12,000 Native Americans served the United States Armed Forces; Whereas more than 44,000 Native Americans served in the Armed Forces during World War II, in both the European and Pacific fronts, representing a substantial portion of the 350,000 Native Americans then living in the United States; Whereas Native Americans fought in the Korean conflict, and more than 42,000 Native Americans fought in the Vietnam War, 90 percent of whom served as volunteers; Whereas Native Americans also provided significant contributions in the military operations in Grenada and Panama and the Persian Gulf War in 1980s and 1990s; and Whereas Native Americans should also be recognized for their participation in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes all Native American veterans who have served the Nation with honor, pride, devotion, wisdom and strength for serving their country and protecting their homeland; and (2)calls upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day honoring Native American veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk.