III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 12 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 15, 2007 Mr. Akaka (for himself, Mr. Craig, Mr. Levin, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Webb, Mr. Brown, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Warner, Mr. Ensign, Mr. McCain, Mr. Salazar, and Ms. Snowe) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to mark the significance and importance of the Medal of Honor and to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor on the anniversary of the first award of that medal in 1863.

Whereas the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed to a member of the Armed Forces, is awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, to individuals who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty; Whereas the United States will forever be in debt to the recipients of the Medal of Honor for their bravery and sacrifice in times of war or armed conflict; Whereas the first Medal of Honor awards were presented to 6 men on March 25, 1863, by the Secretary of War; Whereas only 3,443 individuals out of the millions of men and women who have served the United States in war, military operations, or other armed conflicts have been awarded the Medal of Honor; Whereas there are 111 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, as of January 1, 2007; Whereas it is appropriate to commemorate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor and what they represent; Whereas the people of the United States should always be aware of the significance and meaning of the Medal of Honor; Whereas the designation of a National Medal of Honor Day would focus the efforts of national, State, and local organizations striving to foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients; and Whereas March 25, 2007, would be an appropriate date to observe National Medal of Honor Day: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1)recognizes the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients; (2)recognizes the educational opportunity that a National Medal of Honor Day would present to the people of the United States; and (3)supports the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of Medal of Honor recipients.