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

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.