[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12154]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 146--COMMENDING SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, FOR 
      CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY ON MAY 16, 2009

  Mr. BYRD submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Armed Services:

                              S. Res. 146

       Whereas Americans appreciate the courage, loyalty, and 
     sacrifice of every individual who serves in the Armed Forces 
     of the United States;
       Whereas Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third 
     Saturday in May to honor those Americans serving in the Army, 
     Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard;
       Whereas Armed Forces Day was established on August 31, 
     1949, following the consolidation of the military services of 
     the United States into the Department of Defense;
       Whereas Armed Forces Day is celebrated with parades, open 
     houses, receptions, and air shows around the Nation; and
       Whereas on May 16, 2009, South Charleston, West Virginia, 
     will observe its 50th annual Armed Forces Day with a parade, 
     music, and other entertainment: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate commends South Charleston, West 
     Virginia, for conducting Armed Forces Day celebrations for 50 
     consecutive years and for honoring the selfless dedication 
     and bravery of the men and women of the United States Army, 
     Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

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