[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 195 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 195

  Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States 
Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring 
                  Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 6, 2009

Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and 
 in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
  of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
                               concerned

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States 
Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring 
                  Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Whereas nearly two million members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the 
        theaters of war since the commencement of Operation Enduring Freedom and 
        Operation Iraqi Freedom;
Whereas hundreds of thousands of members have deployed for multiple tours of 
        duty, leaving their homes, their families, and in many cases their 
        civilian jobs;
Whereas more than 5,000 members have made the ultimate sacrifice for the United 
        States while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan;
Whereas tens of thousands of additional members have been seriously wounded in 
        the line of duty while serving in these theaters of war;
Whereas these members have answered their country's call to duty, serving 
        bravely and nobly and, in most cases, without fanfare or acclaim;
Whereas these members have personified the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, 
        courage, and sacrifice; and
Whereas all Americans recognize the service and sacrifices made by these members 
        and their families: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) honors the members of the Armed Forces who are serving 
        in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and 
        the members and veterans who have previously served in 
        Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
            (2) calls on all Americans to reflect on the service of 
        these members and veterans and to hold them in a special place 
        of honor now, and in the future.
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