[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 84 Introduced in House (IH)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 84

  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized 
                             Veterans Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 26, 2013

  Mr. Al Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized 
                             Veterans Week.

Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will serve as an 
        opportunity for all Americans to pause with reverence to honor all the 
        men and women who have worn the Nation's uniform and sacrificed on 
        behalf of the Nation;
Whereas all the members of the Armed Forces of the United States represent the 
        best that the United States has to offer and safeguard the highest 
        ideals of liberty and freedom;
Whereas it is imperative that the Nation honors its commitment to veterans by 
        providing services that are vital to their livelihood, increasing 
        community awareness about the challenges that veterans face every day, 
        and encouraging community members to share their time with veterans to 
        learn about their extraordinary sacrifices to the Nation;
Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will not only honor the 
        sacrifices of veterans but the sacrifices of their family members as 
        well;
Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will shed light on the 
        importance of providing adequate job training and education services, so 
        veterans are able to transition into civilian life and acquire well-
        paying jobs upon their return from service; and
Whereas National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will provide community 
        members with an opportunity to become engaged in support networks that 
        provide vital assistance to veterans and their families: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Salute to 
        Hospitalized Veterans Week and its efforts to pay tribute to 
        veterans, the sacrifices they have endured to keep the Nation 
        safe from those who wish to do it harm, and their steadfast 
        loyalty to upholding the Nation's highest values of liberty and 
        freedom;
            (2) encourages citizens who live near a Department of 
        Veterans Affairs hospital or similar support network to 
        volunteer their time, visit, and thank the veterans of their 
        community for their service; and
            (3) pledges to continue to support veterans-related 
        services that provide quality, affordable health care to 
        veterans in need, and to take action to ensure that the 
        Nation's veterans are provided with the best care a grateful 
        Nation can provide.
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