[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 679 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 679

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 15, 2009.
Whereas, on September 16, 1919, Congress issued the American Legion a Federal 
        charter;
Whereas the American Legion, a veterans service organization, remains active at 
        the national, State, and local levels;
Whereas American Legion members, known as Legionnaires, donate millions of 
        volunteer hours in Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and 
        State veterans homes;
Whereas the American Legion sponsors and supports a number of activities for 
        children and youth, including the National Oratorical Contest, Boy 
        Scouts, American Legion Baseball, Boys State, and Boys Nation;
Whereas the American Legion awards millions of dollars in college scholarships;
Whereas the American Legion National Emergency Fund provides financial 
        assistance to Legionnaires who are displaced by natural disasters;
Whereas the American Legion Family Support Network provides assistance to 
        members of the Armed Forces and their families;
Whereas the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation has provided millions of 
        dollars for programs focused on America's children and youth, such as 
        the Special Olympics and the Children's Miracle Network;
Whereas the American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance program provides 
        grants to veterans who have children and who are experiencing financial 
        hardships;
Whereas the American Legion remains a steadfast supporter of a strong national 
        defense;
Whereas the American Legion supports maintaining a viable but principled foreign 
        affairs agenda;
Whereas the American Legion is a staunch advocate for the principal missions of 
        the Department of Veterans Affairs;
Whereas the American Legion played a principal role in the drafting of the 
        Serviceman's Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the G.I. Bill of 
        Rights;
Whereas the American Legion supports employment programs and opportunities for 
        veterans;
Whereas Legionnaires believe a veteran's service to the United States goes on 
        long after the veteran is discharged from the Armed Forces; and
Whereas many Americans recognize September 16 of each year as American Legion 
        Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Legion Day; and
            (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe American 
        Legion Day with appropriate programs and activities.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.