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

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 377

 Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members 
                   of the United States Armed Forces.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 29, 2009

 Mr. Calvert (for himself and Mr. Abercrombie) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members 
                   of the United States Armed Forces.

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.
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