[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10866]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  SENATE RESOLUTION 112--HONORING THE UNITED STATES ARMY ON ITS 226TH 
                                BIRTHDAY

  Mr. ALLARD (for himself, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Cleland, Mr. 
Bond, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Reed, 
Mr. Smith of New Hampshire, Mr. Warner, Mr. Levin, Ms. Collins, Mr. 
Bunning, Mr. Dayton, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. McCain, Mr. Allen, Mr. Thurmond, 
Mr. Santorum, Mr. Sessions, Ms. Landrieu, and Mr. Durbin) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 112

       Whereas 226 years ago, the Continental Army was formed with 
     the goals of ending tyranny and winning freedom for the 
     colonists in what has become the United States of America;
       Whereas since the end of the American Revolution, our 
     Nation's soldiers, imbued with the spirit of the original 
     patriots, have pledged their allegiance to our Nation through 
     their sacrifices in uniform;
       Whereas all of the United States Army units, Active, Guard, 
     and Reserve, share the heritage of the Continental Army, and 
     our Nation's soldiers represent the finest men and women our 
     Nation has to offer;
       Whereas thousands of our Nation's soldiers stand guard 
     around the globe ensuring our freedom and doing the tough 
     jobs that maintain our way of life;
       Whereas the United States Army is steeped in a proud 
     tradition that dates back to June 14, 1775, but is ever 
     flexible and capable of responding to a dynamic world;
       Whereas the United States Army is transforming to meet the 
     new demands of the 21st century;
       Whereas the United States Army will ensure that the 
     President, as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, 
     continues to have capable land forces to quickly and 
     efficiently deploy throughout the world to meet the national 
     security interests of the United States;
       Whereas both in times of peace and war, throughout more 
     than 2 centuries, our Nation's soldiers have been poised and 
     ready to answer the call of duty to defend our great Nation; 
     and
       Whereas the United States Army remains the best fighting 
     force in the world: unchallenged, unparalleled, respected by 
     their allies, feared by their opponents, and esteemed by the 
     people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) honors the United States Army on its 226th birthday;
       (2) reflects on the great legacy the United States Army has 
     given our Nation; and


       (3) expresses pride in our Nation's soldiers' courage, 
     dedication to duty, and selfless service to our Nation.

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