[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1635 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1635

 Supporting the goals and ideals of an annual ``National Yellow Ribbon 
                                 Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 16, 2010

 Mr. Murphy of New York submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of an annual ``National Yellow Ribbon 
                                 Day''.

Whereas the yellow ribbon is often worn on clothing or tied around a tree in the 
        front yard of a home as a widely recognized symbol of support for our 
        Nation's troops;
Whereas the yellow ribbon unites communities across America in support of our 
        Nation's troops and their families;
Whereas the yellow ribbon recognizes the sacrifices and dedication of the United 
        States military;
Whereas, on April 9, 2004, United States Army Staff Sergeant Keith Matthew 
        ``Matt'' Maupin became the first Prisoner of War in Operation Iraqi 
        Freedom; and
Whereas the State of New York has officially recognized April 9 as annual 
        ``Yellow Ribbon Day'', reminding the American people of the powerful 
        symbolism associated with the yellow ribbon: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and 
ideals of an annual ``National Yellow Ribbon Day''.
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