[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 226 Engrossed in House (EH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 226

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas on August 14, 1945, the people of the United States received word of the 
        end of World War II;
Whereas on that day, people in the United States and around the world greeted 
        the news of the Allies' noble victory with joyous celebration, humility, 
        and spiritual reflection;
Whereas the victory marked the culmination of an unprecedented national effort 
        that defeated the forces of aggression, brought freedom to subjugated 
        nations, and ended the horrors of the Holocaust;
Whereas these historic accomplishments were achieved through the collective 
        service and personal sacrifice of the people of the United States, both 
        those who served in uniform and those who supported them on the home 
        front;
Whereas more than 400,000 Americans gave their lives in service to their country 
        during World War II;
Whereas, August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of the war, but also the 
        beginning of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the United 
        States led the effort to restore the shattered nations of the Allies and 
        their enemies alike and to create institutions to work towards a more 
        peaceful global community;
Whereas the men and women of the World War II generation created an array of 
        organizations and institutions during the postwar era which helped to 
        strengthen American democracy by promoting civic engagement, 
        volunteerism, and service to community and country;
Whereas the courage, dedication, self-sacrifice, and compassion of the World War 
        II generation have inspired subsequent generations in the United States 
        Armed Forces, including the men and women currently in service in Iraq, 
        Afghanistan, and around the world;
Whereas the entire World War II generation, military and civilian alike, has 
        provided a model of unity and community that serves as a source of 
        inspiration for current and future generations of Americans to come 
        together to work for the continued betterment of the United States and 
        the world; and
Whereas the second Sunday in August has been proposed as ``Spirit of '45 Day'' 
        to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 
        1945: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress supports the observance of ``Spirit of '45 Day''.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 26, 2010.

            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.
111th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                            H. CON. RES. 226

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

          Supporting the observance of ``Spirit of '45 Day''.