IV 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1635 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 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

That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of an annual National Yellow Ribbon Day.