[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 868 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 868

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      November 5, 2009.
Whereas women are and have historically been an important part of all United 
        States war efforts, voluntarily serving in every military conflict in 
        United States history since the Revolutionary War;
Whereas 34,000 women served in World War I, 400,000 served in World War II, 
        120,000 served in the Korean War, over 7,000 served in the Vietnam War, 
        and more than 41,000 served in the first Gulf War;
Whereas more than 185,000 women have been deployed in support of Operation 
        Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and other missions since 
        2001;
Whereas over 350 servicewomen have given their lives for the Nation in combat 
        zones since World War I, and more than 85 have been held as prisoners of 
        war;
Whereas over 350,000 women serving in the Armed Forces make up approximately 15 
        percent of active duty personnel, 15 percent of Reserves, and 17 percent 
        of the National Guard;
Whereas women are now playing an increasingly important role in America's 
        military forces; and
Whereas the women of America's military, past and present, have served their 
        Nation in times of peace and war, at great personal sacrifice for both 
        themselves and their families: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors and recognizes the service and achievements of current 
        and former female members of the Armed Forces;
            (2) encourages all people in the United States to recognize the 
        service and achievements of women in the military and female veterans on 
        Memorial Day;
            (3) encourages all people in the United States to learn about the 
        history of service and achievements of women in the military; and
            (4) supports groups that raise awareness about the service and 
        achievements of women in the military and female veterans through 
        exhibitions, museums, statues, and other programs and activities.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.