[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 196 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 196

   Supporting the goals and ideals of Yellow Ribbon Day in honor of 
 members of the Armed Forces who are serving overseas apart from their 
                        families and loved ones.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 31, 2011

 Mr. Gibson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the goals and ideals of Yellow Ribbon Day in honor of 
 members of the Armed Forces who are serving overseas apart from their 
                        families and loved ones.

Whereas the hopes and prayers of the American people for the safe return of 
        members of the Armed Forces serving overseas are demonstrated through 
        the proud display of yellow ribbons;
Whereas the designation of a ``Yellow Ribbon Day'' would serve as an additional 
        reminder for all Americans of the continued sacrifice of members of the 
        Armed Forces;
Whereas Yellow Ribbon Day would also recognize the history and meaning of the 
        Yellow Ribbon as the symbol of support for members of the Armed Forces;
Whereas Yellow Ribbon Day would also signify a tribute and remembrance to all 
        Prisoners of War and a fervent hope for the safe return and full 
        accounting of all members of the Armed Forces who are Missing in Action; 
        and
Whereas April 9th would be an appropriate day to designate as Yellow Ribbon Day 
        as it was on April 9, 2004, that Staff Sergeant Matt Maupin became the 
        first Prisoner of War of Operation Iraqi Freedom: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and 
ideals of Yellow Ribbon Day in honor of members of the Armed Forces who 
are serving overseas apart from their families and loved ones.
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