[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 172 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 172

  Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as ``Desert 
                         Storm Veterans Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 26, 2021

  Mr. McNerney (for himself and Mr. Palazzo) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as ``Desert 
                         Storm Veterans Day''.

Whereas Operation Desert Storm was the offensive war, part of the greater 
        Persian Gulf war, that took place in Kuwait and Iraq;
Whereas the main goal of Operation Desert Storm was to liberate Kuwait from 
        invading Iraqi forces and prevent the invasion of Saudi Arabia;
Whereas Operation Desert Storm began on January 15, 1991, with the deployment of 
        United States ground, air, and naval forces;
Whereas the United States and allied nations flew more than 18,000 air 
        deployment missions and more than 116,000 combat air sorties;
Whereas, on February 28, 1991, Kuwait was liberated and offensive operations 
        were halted;
Whereas a formal cease-fire went into effect on April 11, 1991; and
Whereas 143 United States brave service men and women perished in action, with 
        others eventually succumbing to their injuries after Operation Desert 
        Storm: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Desert Storm Veterans 
        Day'';
            (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the veterans 
        of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in 
        Operation Desert Storm;
            (3) supports the expeditious handling by the Department of 
        Veterans Affairs of claims by Desert Storm veterans and the 
        payment of fair and just compensation for those diagnosed and 
        undiagnosed conditions associated with their service in Desert 
        Storm or related exposures to certain chemical, biological, and 
        environmental toxins;
            (4) urges that these Desert Storm veterans continue to 
        receive the highest quality medical treatment for those 
        ailments that may be associated with their service in Desert 
        Storm;
            (5) encourages States and local governments to designate a 
        day as ``Desert Storm Veterans Day''; and
            (6) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        Desert Storm Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities that--
                    (A) provide the appreciation that the veterans of 
                Operation Desert Storm deserve;
                    (B) demonstrate the resolve that the people of the 
                United States shall never forget the sacrifices and 
                service of the veterans who served in Operation Desert 
                Storm;
                    (C) promote awareness of the faithful service and 
                contributions of the veterans of Operation Desert Storm 
                to the communities of the veterans since returning 
                home;
                    (D) promote awareness of the importance of entire 
                communities empowering veterans and the families of 
                veterans in helping the veterans readjust to civilian 
                life after service in the Armed Forces; and
                    (E) promote opportunities for veterans of Operation 
                Desert Storm to support the reintegration of younger 
                veterans into civilian life.
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