[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 226 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.226
                                        Agreed to August 5, 2010        

                      One Hundred Eleventh Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
             the fifth day of January, two thousand and ten


                          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''.
Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.