[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3180]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 473--DESIGNATING MARCH 26, 2008, AS ``NATIONAL 
SUPPORT THE TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES DAY'' AND ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE 
 OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN A MOMENT OF SILENCE TO REFLECT 
 UPON THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES BOTH AT 
      HOME AND ABROAD, AS WELL AS THE SACRIFICES OF THEIR FAMILIES

  Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. Levin, and Mr. Voinovich) submitted 
the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 473

       Whereas it was through the brave and noble efforts of the 
     Nation's forefathers that the United States first gained 
     freedom and became a sovereign country;
       Whereas there are more than 1,500,000 active and reserve 
     component members of the Armed Forces serving the Nation in 
     support and defense of the values and freedom that all 
     Americans cherish;
       Whereas the members of the Armed Forces deserve the utmost 
     respect and admiration of their fellow Americans for putting 
     their lives in danger for the sake of the freedoms enjoyed by 
     all Americans;
       Whereas members of the Armed Forces are defending freedom 
     and democracy around the globe and are playing a vital role 
     in protecting the safety and security of Americans;
       Whereas the families of our Nation's troops have made great 
     sacrifices and deserve the support of all Americans;
       Whereas all Americans should participate in a moment of 
     silence to support the troops and their families; and
       Whereas March 26th, 2008, is designated as ``National 
     Support Our Troops and Their Families Day'': Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That--
       (1) the Senate designates March 26, 2008, as ``National 
     Support the Troops and Their Families Day''; and
       (2) it is the sense of the Senate that all Americans should 
     participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the 
     service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed 
     Forces both at home and abroad, as well as their families.

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