[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 199 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 199

 Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of 
  the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the 
         soldiers and families in support of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 13, 2009

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

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of 
  the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the 
         soldiers and families in support of the United States.

Whereas Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry of the United 
        States Army was officially activated on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, 
        and Rota and has been protecting the citizens of the Northern Mariana 
        Islands since November 1998;
Whereas the soldiers of Echo Company and their families are active community 
        volunteers supporting the local community and participating in community 
        events;
Whereas Echo Company has served with great honor and distinction for two tours 
        in Iraq in 2006-2007 and 2008-2009;
Whereas Army Staff Sergeant Wilgene T. Lieto, Army SPC Derence W. Jack, and Army 
        Sergeant Julian F. Manglona of Echo Company have paid the ultimate 
        sacrifice for the United States; and
Whereas Echo Company commemorates one of the original companies of the 100th 
        Battalion of the 442d Infantry that served with distinction during World 
        War II and continues to live by its motto ``Go For Broke'': Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the valuable, historic, and continued 
        contribution of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d 
        Infantry of the United States Army to the citizens of the 
        Northern Mariana Islands and the United States;
            (2) commends the efforts and contributions of the soldiers 
        and sacrifices of the families of Echo Company to the United 
        States;
            (3) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of Congress to 
        support the mission of Echo Company; and
            (4) honors the lives of the soldiers of Echo Company who 
        gave the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
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