[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 726 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 726

   Designating December 13, 2008, as ``Wreaths Across America Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            December 9, 2008

    Ms. Collins (for herself and Ms. Snowe) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Designating December 13, 2008, as ``Wreaths Across America Day''.

Whereas, more than 15 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project began the 
        tradition of donating, transporting, and placing Maine balsam fir 
        holiday wreaths on the graves of the fallen heroes at Arlington National 
        Cemetery each December;
Whereas, since that tradition began, through the hard work and generosity of the 
        people involved in the Wreaths Across America project, hundreds of 
        thousands of wreaths have been sent to more than 200 national cemeteries 
        and veterans' memorials in all 50 states;
Whereas, in December 2008, the Patriot Guard Riders, a motorcycle and motor 
        vehicle group dedicated to patriotic events, with more than 65,000 
        members nationally, will continue their tradition of escorting a 
        tractor-trailer full of donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine to 
        Arlington National Cemetery;
Whereas hundreds of volunteers participate in the escort each December; and
Whereas Wreaths Across America will continue this proud legacy on December 13, 
        2008: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates December 13, 2008, as ``Wreaths Across 
        America Day'';
            (2) honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot 
        Guard Riders, and all other volunteers and donators involved in 
        this worthy tradition; and
            (3) recognizes the sacrifices our veterans and service 
        members and their families have made, and continue to make, for 
        our great Nation.
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