[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1622 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1622

    Honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all 
                 conflicts involving the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 15, 2010

 Mr. Baca (for himself, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Courtney, Ms. Richardson, Mr. 
 Gutierrez, Ms. Berkley, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Cummings, Ms. Kilpatrick of 
Michigan, Mr. Baird, Mr. Meek of Florida, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Arcuri, and 
Ms. Tsongas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all 
                 conflicts involving the United States.

Whereas veterans of service in the United States Armed Forces have served the 
        Nation with honor and great sacrifices;
Whereas the people of the United States owe the security of the Nation to those 
        who defended it;
Whereas United States veterans past and present have served the Nation in times 
        of peace and war at great personal sacrifice for both themselves and 
        their families;
Whereas historic contributions include involvement in the Revolutionary War, War 
        of 1812, Eastern Indian Wars, Mexican War, Civil War, Western Indian 
        Wars, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, 
        Vietnam Conflict, Lebanon crisis of 1958, Persian Gulf War, Operation 
        Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and other conflicts;
Whereas veterans have served the United States in hundreds of deployments, large 
        and small, responding to acts of aggression against the United States 
        and its allies, protecting and evacuating civilians, bringing stability 
        to areas experiencing political turmoil, and providing comfort and 
        support in the wake of natural disasters;
Whereas the service and sacrifice of generations of men and women have shaped 
        the history of the United States and transformed its society;
Whereas as civilians, veterans continue to provide a valuable service by working 
        and volunteering in their communities across the Nation;
Whereas on Veterans Day each year, the Nation honors those who have defended 
        democracy by serving in the Armed Forces;
Whereas the observance of Veterans Day is an expression of faith in democracy, 
        faith in American values, and faith that those who fight for freedom 
        will defeat those whose cause is unjust;
Whereas section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, provides that ``Veterans 
        day, November 11th'' is a legal public holiday;
Whereas we must honor and express the Nation's gratitude to all veterans for 
        their unwavering commitment to country, justice, and democracy; and
Whereas as the Nation reaffirms its obligation to provide veterans and their 
        families with the essential support they were promised and have earned: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, that the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and honors the courage, service, and 
        sacrifice of all veterans and their historic contributions to 
        the United States;
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to 
        demonstrate their support for Veterans Day each year by 
        treating that day as a special day of reflection;
            (3) encourages schools and teachers to educate students on 
        the historic contributions veterans have made to the country 
        and its history, both while serving as members of the United 
        States Armed Forces and after completing their service; and
            (4) requests that the President issue a proclamation each 
        year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling 
        on the people of the United States to recognize the historic 
        contribution of all veterans by observing that day with 
        appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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