IV 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1535 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2010 Ms. Harman (for herself and Mr. McKeon) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, 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 RESOLUTION Honoring the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County and their families for their exceptional service and sacrifice protecting the United States while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.

Whereas the Armed Forces includes all branches of the military, including the National Guard and Reserves; Whereas over 1,800,000 members of the Armed Forces have been deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn since September 2001; Whereas, as of March 31, 2010, 351,726 members of the Armed Forces were deployed in support of such operations; Whereas, as of April 30, 2010, 26,701 Californians and 6,240 men and women from Los Angeles County were serving in support of such operations; Whereas 4,765 Californians and 1,272 women and men from Los Angeles County have been wounded while serving in support of such operations; Whereas more than 574 Californians and 108 men and women from Los Angeles County have lost their lives while serving in support of such operations; Whereas the women and men of the Armed Forces operate under extreme conditions and often sustain physical and mental injuries that profoundly affect their lives and the lives of their loved ones; Whereas many veterans face homelessness in Los Angeles County; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County have been injured and killed defending their country and providing security and stability for the people of Afghanistan and Iraq; and Whereas members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County have served their country with distinction and honor: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)honors and recognizes the service and sacrifices made by the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County, and that of their families; (2)supports continuing efforts to provide for veterans’ college education, vocational training, and opportunities to enter new careers as civilians; (3)commends providing wounded troops and their families with the highest quality of medical care and support available; (4)supports efforts to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness among veterans; (5)encourages all Americans to show support and appreciation for returning troops; and (6)expresses the enduring gratitude of the American people to the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County for their service and sacrifice to the United States.