[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
May as National Military Appreciation Month, a time to honor and 
recognize all those who have served or are currently serving in our 
Armed Forces.
  In 1999, the late Senator John McCain introduced S. Res. 33. It 
passed unanimously and was adopted by the House, officially designating 
May as Military Appreciation Month.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to specifically recognize the thousands of 
Pennsylvanians currently in uniform. Your courage and selflessness do 
not go unnoticed. We applaud your commitment to defending our Nation's 
freedoms at all costs.
  Through every conflict since our founding, the men and women of our 
Armed Forces have never wavered. Our veterans and our fallen gave their 
all for every American. We owe them a debt of gratitude that spans 
generations.
  This month, let us unite as a nation to salute the brave men and 
women who protect our values and flag at all costs.
  Madam Speaker, it is important we continue to support our Armed 
Forces, veterans, and their families.
  May God bless them and their families.

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