[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 377 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 377

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 14, 2009.
Whereas Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 in connection with the 
        consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense;
Whereas the purpose of Armed Forces Day is to honor the men and women who are 
        serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, 
        including the National Guard and Reserve components;
Whereas Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, which this 
        year is May 16, 2009;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have performed tremendous service on behalf 
        of the United States;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have been killed and injured in operations 
        to bring peace and stability in the name of democracy; and
Whereas all Americans express their recognition and gratitude for members of the 
        Armed Forces at home and abroad: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives, on the occasion of Armed Forces 
Day 2009--
            (1) honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice that members of 
        the Armed Forces and their families gave, and continue to give, to the 
        United States;
            (2) remains committed to supporting the members of the Armed Forces 
        and their families;
            (3) encourages Americans to show their support and appreciation for 
        members of the Armed Forces on Armed Forces Day;
            (4) commends the actions of private citizens and organizations who 
        volunteer to support America's wounded warriors; and
            (5) expresses the gratitude of the American people to the members of 
        the Armed Forces for their service on behalf of the United States.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.