[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9547]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary 
Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 1419, and the 
Senate then proceed to its immediate consideration.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1419) to amend title 36, United States Code, to 
     designate May as ``National Military Appreciation Month.''

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the bill be read a 
third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, 
and any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The bill (S. 1419) was read a third time and passed, as follows:

                                S. 1419

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH.

       (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
       (1) The freedom and security that citizens of the United 
     States enjoy today are direct results of the vigilance of the 
     United States Armed Forces.
       (2) Recognizing contributions made by members of the United 
     States Armed Forces will increase national awareness of the 
     sacrifices that such members have made to preserve the 
     freedoms and liberties that enrich this Nation.
       (3) It is important to preserve and foster admiration and 
     respect for the service provided by members of the United 
     States Armed Forces.
       (4) It is vital for youth in the United States to 
     understand that the service provided by members of the United 
     States Armed Forces has secured and protected the freedoms 
     that United States citizens enjoy today.
       (5) Recognizing the unfailing support that families of 
     members of the United States Armed Forces have provided to 
     such members during their service and how such support 
     strengthens the vitality of our Nation is important.
       (6) Recognizing the role that the United States Armed 
     Forces plays in maintaining the superiority of the United 
     States as a nation and in contributing to world peace will 
     increase awareness of all contributions made by such Forces.
       (7) It is appropriate to recognize the importance of 
     maintaining a strong, equipped, well-educated, well-trained 
     military for the United States to safeguard freedoms, 
     humanitarianism, and peacekeeping efforts around the world.
       (8) It is proper to foster and cultivate the honor and 
     pride that citizens of the United States feel towards members 
     of the United States Armed Forces for the protection and 
     service that such members provide.
       (9) Recognizing the many sacrifices made by members of the 
     United States Armed Forces is important.
       (10) It is proper to recognize and honor the dedication and 
     commitment of members of the United States Armed Forces, and 
     to show appreciation for all contributions made by such 
     members since the inception of such Forces.
       (b) National Military Appreciation Month.--Chapter 1 of 
     part A of subtitle I of title 36, United States Code, is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 144. National Military Appreciation Month

       ``The President shall issue each year a proclamation--
       ``(1) designating May as `National Military Appreciation 
     Month'; and
       ``(2) calling on the people of the United States to honor 
     the dedicated service provided by the members of the United 
     States Armed Forces and to observe the month with appropriate 
     ceremonies and activities.''.
       (c) Table of Contents.--The table of contents in chapter 1 
     of part A of subtitle I of title 36, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting after the item relating to section 143 
     the following new item:

``144. National Military Appreciation Month.''.

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