[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 696 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 696

  Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign during 
                             World War II.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 20, 2012

  Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself and Mr. McKeon) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
  Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a 
 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
                          committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign during 
                             World War II.

Whereas 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign during World 
        War II, in which the United States Armed Forces and Allied forces fought 
        on and around the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands;
Whereas the Guadalcanal campaign lasted from August 7, 1942, to February 9, 
        1943, and was a decisive turning point in the war in the Pacific Theater 
        when Allied operations turned from defense to offensive military 
        operations;
Whereas more than 60,000 Allied ground, air, and naval personnel participated in 
        the Guadalcanal campaign;
Whereas Allied ground forces, strongly supported by United States naval and air 
        units, bravely fought entrenched enemy forces, ultimately taking control 
        of Guadalcanal and the surrounding islands;
Whereas Allied forces, resisting multiple attempts by the enemy to retake 
        Guadalcanal and the surrounding islands, decisively defeated enemy 
        forces each time, showing exceptional gallantry in defense of Henderson 
        Field, which was of particular importance to enemy military forces;
Whereas faced with defeat, enemy forces retreated from Guadalcanal and the 
        surrounding islands, effectively ending their military expansion in the 
        Pacific Theater and giving the Allies a significant psychological 
        victory, increasing confidence that Allied victory in the Pacific was 
        achievable; and
Whereas over 7,100 Allied military personnel made the ultimate sacrifice by 
        giving their lives for their countries in the Guadalcanal campaign: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Guadalcanal 
        campaign during World War II; and
            (2) recognizes and commends the members of the United 
        States Armed Forces and Allied forces who participated in the 
        Guadalcanal campaign for their service and sacrifice, with 
        particular honor and gratitude given to the members of the 
        United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in defense of 
        the United States and of freedom during the campaign.
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