IV 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 93 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2009 Mr. Baca (for himself, Mr. Lewis of California, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Filner, Mr. Issa, Mrs. Bono Mack, and Mr. Dreier) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire in California and their families for their extraordinary sacrifices serving the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Whereas the Armed Forces includes all branches of the military, including the National Guard and Reserves; Whereas more than 1,811,843 members of the Armed Forces have been deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom since September 2001; Whereas over 512 Californians have died in Afghanistan and Iraq, many of whom were from the communities of the Inland Empire; Whereas over 3,477 Californians have been wounded in battle in Afghanistan and Iraq, many of whom are from the communities of the Inland Empire; Whereas both physical and mental injuries sustained during combat have a life-altering impact on those who served our Nation, as well as their families; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire have been killed and injured in operations to bring peace and stability, in the name of democracy; Whereas the Inland Empire region of southern California includes the counties of San Bernardino and Riverside, and unincorporated areas of Muscoy and Etiwanda; and Whereas members of the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire have served honorably in their mission to fight terrorism and protect the greater security of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes that the members of the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire gave, and continue to give, to our Nation; (2)commits to providing wounded warriors with the highest quality of medical care available, including for their families during the recovery process; (3)commends the actions of private citizens and organizations from the Inland Empire who volunteer to support America’s wounded warriors; (4)encourages Members and all citizens to take steps to show support and appreciation for all returning troops; (5)honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the members of the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire, and that of their families; and (6)understands that the American people are forever grateful to the members of the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire for the service they have provided to the United States.