[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 855 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 855

 Expressing support for designation of May 1 as ``Silver Star Service 
                             Banner Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 22, 2009

Mr. Blunt (for himself, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Clay, Mr. Akin, Mrs. Emerson, 
    Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mr. Graves, Mr. Carnahan, Mr. Cleaver, and Mr. 
Bartlett) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for designation of May 1 as ``Silver Star Service 
                             Banner Day''.

Whereas the House of Representatives has always honored the sacrifices made by 
        the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces;
Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the 
        Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in 
        the wars fought by the United States;
Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the American 
        people remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of 
        the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service 
        Banners and Flags for that purpose;
Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke 
        memories of the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces 
        on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star 
        Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying;
Whereas the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces on behalf of 
        the United States should never be forgotten; and
Whereas May 1 would be an appropriate date to designate as ``Silver Star Service 
        Banner Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of ``Silver Star Service Banner Day'' and calls upon the 
people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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