[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 130 (Wednesday, July 31, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5259]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 301--HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETURN OF 
                          THE INDIANA RANGERS

  Mr. BRAUN (for himself and Mr. Young) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 301

       Whereas the lineage of the 151st Infantry Regiment of the 
     Indiana National Guard dates back to the formation of the 2nd 
     Regiment of Indiana Volunteers in June 1846;
       Whereas in 1968, Company D of the 151st Infantry Regiment 
     of the Indiana National Guard was activated in preparation 
     for deployment to Vietnam;
       Whereas Company D of the 151st Infantry Regiment was 
     commonly referred to as the ``Indiana Rangers'';
       Whereas in December of 1968, the Indiana Rangers were 
     deployed to Vietnam;
       Whereas the Indiana Rangers were the only Army National 
     Guard ground maneuver unit to serve in Southeast Asia;
       Whereas the Indiana Rangers served in Vietnam from December 
     of 1968 to November of 1969;
       Whereas the Indiana Rangers earned more decorations during 
     their year of service in Vietnam than any other Army infantry 
     company during any 1-year period in the Vietnam War; and
       Whereas in November of 1969, the Indiana Rangers returned 
     to Indiana: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
       (1) the Indiana Rangers that served in the Vietnam War 
     fought for the United States with bravery and honor;
       (2) the Indiana Rangers and all members of the armed forces 
     who served in the Vietnam War continue to be held in the 
     highest possible regard by their community and the United 
     States;
       (3) we honor the service of this unit on the 50th 
     anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers; and
       (4) for the many that were willing to sacrifice for the 
     United States, and the many that did not return home, the 
     United States was preserved and will continue to prosper.

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