[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Con. Res. 12 Referred in House (RFH)]

  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 12


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 16, 2007

              Referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                         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
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
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.

            Passed the Senate February 15, 2007.

            Attest:

                                                NANCY ERICKSON,

                                                             Secretary.