[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 296 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 296

      Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 1, 2010

Mr. Poe of Texas (for himself, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Sablan, 
Mr. Schock, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Costa, Mr. Perriello, Mr. Thornberry, Mr. 
   Hunter, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Rogers of 
Alabama, Mr. Jones, Mr. Buyer, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Tiahrt, Ms. 
     Shea-Porter, and Mr. Issa) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and 
  in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
      Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Whereas the brave men and women of the United States made tremendous sacrifices 
        during World War II to save the world from tyranny and aggression;
Whereas over 16,000,000 people served in the United States Armed Forces during 
        World War II;
Whereas over 400,000 men and women of the United States Armed Forces gave their 
        lives in defense of freedom around the world during World War II;
Whereas World War II fundamentally reshaped the international geopolitical 
        landscape, as well as the economic, political, and cultural institutions 
        of the United States;
Whereas World War II involved a clear choice between democracy and tyranny and 
        involved the United States as a whole in a worldwide battle against the 
        forces of fascism and oppression;
Whereas celebrations around the United States and the world reflected the 
        overwhelming sense of relief and exhilaration felt by those citizens of 
        Allied nations at the end of World War II; and
Whereas on the morning of September 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered on board 
        the battleship USS Missouri: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the 65th anniversary of the surrender of the 
        Government of Japan and the end of World War II; and
            (2) honors the thousands of men and women of the United 
        States Armed Forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave 
        their lives in defense of freedom and liberty.
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