[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 173 (Thursday, November 8, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S14202]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 373--ENCOURAGING ALL EMPLOYERS TO TARGET VETERANS FOR 
 RECRUITMENT AND TO PROVIDE PREFERENCE IN HIRING TO QUALIFIED VETERANS

  Mr. SMITH. (for himself, Mr. Akaka, and Mr. Coleman) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 373

       Whereas the people of the United States have sincere 
     appreciation and respect for the individuals who serve in the 
     Armed Forces;
       Whereas in order to recognize their sacrifices, including 
     time out from their civilian careers while serving in the 
     Armed Forces, Congress enacted the Veterans' Preference Act 
     of 1944 to restore veterans to a more favorable competitive 
     position for Federal Government employment;
       Whereas, although veterans acquire skills and qualities 
     during their military service that make them ideal candidates 
     for employment, some veterans need assistance in readjusting 
     to civilian life, including some young veterans who 
     experience high unemployment rates;
       Whereas it is acknowledged that the dignity, pride, and 
     satisfaction of a civilian job are essential to the smooth 
     and full reintegration into civilian life of those who have 
     answered our Nation's call to arms; and
       Whereas all citizens and all employers benefit from the 
     service of members of the Armed Forces and thus bear some 
     responsibility to assist in the reintegration of former 
     servicemembers into civilian life: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) urges all employers, private sector as well as State, 
     county, and local government, to target veterans for 
     recruitment and to afford qualified veterans hiring 
     preference similar to the benefits provided by chapter 33 of 
     title 5, United States Code, to preference eligibles, as 
     defined in section 2108 of such title; and

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