[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 170 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 170

    Supporting the goals and ideals of the Army Community Covenant.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 28, 2009

Mr. Whitfield submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Supporting the goals and ideals of the Army Community Covenant.

Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces and their families have 
        dedicated their lives for the safety and security of the United States;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have fought and died across the globe in 
        support of freedom and to defeat tyranny and oppression;
Whereas, in the performance of their missions on behalf of the United States, 
        members of the Armed Forces benefit greatly from the unconditional 
        support they receive from their families;
Whereas the support provided military families by the local communities in which 
        they reside is an essential source of strength for military families and 
        vital for the continued success of members of the Armed Forces;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces and their families continue to need the 
        support of all Americans;
Whereas the Army Community Covenant was established on April 17, 2008, to 
        accomplish that goal by recognizing the strength of Army soldiers and 
        their families and the support of their local community;
Whereas the Army Community Covenant has extended to building local community 
        support for all branches of the Armed Forces; and
Whereas these Community Covenants have successfully built lasting partnerships 
        and contributed to the readiness of the members of the Armed Forces and 
        their families: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) supports and encourages Community Covenant signing 
        ceremonies between local communities and the Armed Forces 
        throughout the United States;
            (2) encourages Americans to participate in or develop 
        programs and services to support members of the Armed Forces 
        and their families in their communities, especially during and 
        after military deployments; and
            (3) resolves to take all necessary steps to support members 
        of the Armed Forces and their families.
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