III Calendar No. 22 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 37 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23, 2007 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Levin) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 8, 2007 Reported by Mr. Leahy, without amendment RESOLUTION Designating March 26, 2007, as National Support the Troops Day and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Whereas it was through the brave and noble efforts of the forefathers of the United States that the United States first gained freedom and became a sovereign country; Whereas there are more than 1,300,000 regular members of the Armed Forces and more than 1,100,000 members of the National Guard and Reserves serving the Nation in support and defense of the values and freedom that all people in the United States cherish; Whereas the members of the Armed Forces deserve the utmost respect and admiration of the people of the United States for putting their lives in danger for the sake of the freedoms enjoyed by all people of the United States; Whereas members of the Armed Forces are defending freedom and democracy around the globe and are playing a vital role in protecting the safety and security of all the people of the United States; and Whereas all people of the United States should participate in a moment of silence to support the troops: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)designates March 26, 2007, as National Support the Troops Day; and (2)encourages all people in the United States to participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

February 8, 2007 Reported without amendment