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[H. Con. Res. 286 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 286


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 18, 2010

        Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
       Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army.

Whereas, on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, representing the 
        citizens of 13 American colonies, authorized the establishment of the 
        Continental Army;
Whereas the collective expression of the pursuit of personal freedom caused the 
        authorization and organization of the United States Army, led to the 
        adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and prompted the

              

 codification of the new Nation's basic principles and values in the 
Constitution;

Whereas for the past 235 years, the United States Army's central mission has 
        been to fight and win wars;
Whereas the 183 campaign streamers from Lexington to Iraqi Surge carried on the 
        Army flag are a testament to the valor, commitment, and sacrifice of the 
        brave members of the United States Army;
Whereas members of the United States Army have won extraordinary distinction and 
        respect for the Nation and its Army stemming from engagement around the 
        globe;
Whereas in 2010, the United States will reflect on the contributions of members 
        of the United States Army on the Korean peninsula in commemoration of 
        the 60th anniversary of the Korean War;
Whereas the motto on the United States Army seal, ``This We'll Defend'', is the 
        creed by which the members of the Army live and serve;
Whereas the United States Army is an all-volunteer force that is trained and 
        ready to conduct full spectrum operations in an era of persistent 
        conflict; and
Whereas no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of future conflicts, 
        the United States can rely on its well-trained, well-led, and highly 
        motivated members of the United States Army to successfully carry out 
        the missions entrusted to them: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) expresses its appreciation to the members of the United 
        States Army for 235 years of dedicated service;
            (2) honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice that 
        members of the United States Army, their families, and Army 
        civilians have displayed throughout the history of the Army; 
        and
            (3) calls upon the President to issue a proclamation--
                    (A) recognizing the 235th birthday of the United 
                States Army and the dedicated service of its members; 
                and
                    (B) calling upon the people of the United States to 
                observe the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities.

            Passed the House of Representatives June 17, 2010.

            Attest:

                                            LORRAINE C. MILLER,

                                                                 Clerk.