[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 360 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 360

   Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the 
      national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 23, 2009

    Mr. Roe of Tennessee (for himself, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Gingrey of 
Georgia, Mr. Wamp, Mr. Jones, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Chaffetz, Mr. Latta, Mr. 
    Gordon of Tennessee, Mr. Scalise, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Lamborn, Ms. 
   Granger, Mr. Bilbray, Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Buyer) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
                                Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the 
      national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day.

Whereas the United States has fought in wars outside and inside of its borders 
        to restore freedom and human dignity;
Whereas the United States has spent its national treasure and shed its blood in 
        fighting those wars;
Whereas the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans 
        Affairs maintains 128 national cemeteries that serve as the final 
        resting place for nearly 3,000,000 veterans and their dependents;
Whereas each year, millions of Americans visit the national cemeteries, 
        memorials, and markers;
Whereas overseas sites annually recognize Memorial Day with speeches, a reading 
        of the Memorial Day Proclamation, wreath laying ceremonies, military 
        bands and units, and the decoration of each grave site with the flag of 
        the United States and that of the host country; and
Whereas these splendid commemorative sites inspire patriotism, evoke gratitude, 
        and teach history: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives strongly urges 
Americans and people of all nationalities to visit national cemeteries, 
memorials, and markers on Memorial Day, where the spirit of American 
generosity, sacrifice, and courage are displayed and commemorated.
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