[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 89 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 89

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      November 2, 2009.
Whereas veterans of service in the United States Armed Forces have served the 
        Nation with honor and at great personal sacrifice;
Whereas the American people owe the security of the Nation to those who have 
        defended it;
Whereas on Veterans Day each year, the Nation honors those who have defended 
        democracy by serving in the Armed Forces;
Whereas veterans continue to provide a valuable service in their communities 
        across the Nation and are important members of American society;
Whereas we must honor and express our sincere gratitude to all our veterans for 
        their unwavering commitment to country, justice and democracy;
Whereas the observance of Veterans Day is an expression of faith in democracy, 
        faith in American values, and faith that those who fight for freedom 
        will defeat those whose cause is unjust; and
Whereas section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, provides that 
        ``Veteran's Day, November 11'' is a legal public holiday: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans 
        on Veterans Day each year by treating that day as a special day of 
        reflection;
            (2) encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great 
        contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both 
        while serving as members of the United States Armed Forces and after 
        completing their service; and
            (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in 
        connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on the people of 
        the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.