[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 112 (Thursday, July 17, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S4623]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 506--RECOGNIZING THE PATRIOTISM AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF 
             AUXILIARIES OF VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

  Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mr. Burr) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs:

                              S. Res. 506

       Whereas, for nearly a century, auxiliaries have served as a 
     complementary and integral part of veterans service 
     organizations, supporting members of the Armed Forces, 
     veterans, and their families;
       Whereas, since their inception, auxiliary units have 
     proudly supported members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and 
     the families of those who have served, volunteering hundreds 
     of thousands of hours and raising billions of dollars;
       Whereas auxiliaries have representatives in all 50 States 
     and abroad;
       Whereas auxiliaries have more than 1,000,000 members and 
     are composed of wives, widows, mothers, grandmothers, 
     daughters, and granddaughters of veterans, as well as 
     veterans themselves;
       Whereas auxiliary units have raised money to aid and 
     enhance the lives of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, 
     and their families through financial support--providing 
     assistance with essentials such as rent, child care, 
     utilities, and food;
       Whereas auxiliary units host ``stand-downs'' that focus on 
     providing vital health and support services to homeless 
     veterans;
       Whereas auxiliary units strengthen their local communities 
     by conducting food drives, visiting hospitals, and providing 
     scholarships to youth;
       Whereas auxiliary units serve as advocates for veterans and 
     their families;
       Whereas auxiliary units conduct welcome home and send-off 
     events for members of the Armed Forces;
       Whereas members of auxiliaries selflessly volunteer their 
     services at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs 
     throughout the country to enhance the lives of veterans and 
     their families; and
       Whereas, each year, auxiliary units raise millions of 
     dollars for cancer research: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) honors and recognizes the patriotism and countless 
     contributions to the United States by generations of women in 
     the auxiliaries of veterans service organizations;
       (2) commends members of auxiliaries in the United States 
     and abroad for their dedicated service to and support of 
     members of the Armed Forces and veterans as well as their 
     families and communities;
       (3) encourages the people of the United States to promote 
     awareness of the contributions and dedication of members of 
     auxiliaries to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and 
     their families; and
       (4) calls on the people of the United States to follow the 
     noble example of the auxiliaries of veterans service 
     organizations and volunteer support and services to those who 
     have selflessly served the United States.

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