III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 726 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 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

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.