[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 146 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 146

 Commending South Charleston, West Virginia, for celebrating its 50th 
                annual Armed Forces Day on May 16, 2009.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 12, 2009

Mr. Byrd submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending South Charleston, West Virginia, for celebrating its 50th 
                annual Armed Forces Day on May 16, 2009.

Whereas Americans appreciate the courage, loyalty, and sacrifice of every 
        individual who serves in the Armed Forces of the United States;
Whereas Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May to honor 
        those Americans serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and 
        Coast Guard;
Whereas Armed Forces Day was established on August 31, 1949, following the 
        consolidation of the military services of the United States into the 
        Department of Defense;
Whereas Armed Forces Day is celebrated with parades, open houses, receptions, 
        and air shows around the Nation; and
Whereas on May 16, 2009, South Charleston, West Virginia, will observe its 50th 
        annual Armed Forces Day with a parade, music, and other entertainment: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate commends South Charleston, West Virginia, 
for conducting Armed Forces Day celebrations for 50 consecutive years 
and for honoring the selfless dedication and bravery of the men and 
women of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and 
Coast Guard.
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