Whereas the Patriot Guard Riders were founded in 2005 in
Mulvane, Kansas, with a mission to show sincere respect for fallen members of
the Armed Forces by attending their funeral services as invited guests of a
member’s family;
Whereas the Patriot Guard Riders have over 220,000 members
nationwide from all walks of life;
Whereas the Patriot Guard Riders shield the mourning
family and friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of
protestors;
Whereas the Patriot Guard Riders engage only in respectful
acts in honor of a fallen member of the Armed Forces;
Whereas the members of the Patriot Guard Riders willingly
give their time, energy, and money to respect the memory of fallen members of
the Armed Forces;
Whereas the men and women of the Armed Forces who fight to
preserve freedom deserve the utmost respect and support of the American people;
and
Whereas the Patriot Guard Riders provide a unique service
that honors fallen members of the Armed Forces and their families: Now,
therefore, be it
That the House of
Representatives—
(1)commends the Patriot Guard Riders and all
of the other volunteers involved in shielding the mourning family and friends
of a fallen member of the Armed Forces from interruptions created by any
protestor or group of protestors; and
(2)recognizes the
sacrifices that veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have
made, and continue to make, on behalf of the United States.