[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 17970-17971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 76--TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE COMMITMENT 
        AND SACRIFICES OF MILITARY FAMILIES OF THE UNITED STATES

  Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. Burr, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Kerry, Mr. 
Bennet, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Ms. Murkowski, 
Mr. Johanns, Mr. Lautenberg, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. 
Lieberman, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Begich, Mr. Brown of 
Massachusetts, and Mr. Baucus) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                            S. Con. Res. 76

       Whereas the month of November marks Military Family Month;
       Whereas the freedom and security the citizens of the United 
     States enjoy today are a result of the continued dedication 
     and vigilance of the Armed Forces throughout the history of 
     the United States;
       Whereas the security of the United States depends on the 
     readiness and retention of the men and women of the Armed 
     Forces, a force comprised of active, National Guard, and 
     Reserve personnel;
       Whereas military families are an integral source of 
     strength for the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and 
     Coastguardsmen of the United States, and have continually 
     proven their dedication, service, and willingness to make 
     great sacrifices in support of service members of the United 
     States;
       Whereas military families often endure unique circumstances 
     that are central to

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     military life, including long separations from their loved 
     ones, the uncertainty and demands of multiple deployments, 
     school and job transfers, and frequent moves from communities 
     where they have established roots and relationships;
       Whereas military family members have become the central 
     support system for each other as they reinforce units through 
     family readiness efforts and initiatives, support service 
     members within the units, and reach out to the families whose 
     loved ones have been deployed; and
       Whereas it is important to recognize the sacrifices, 
     support, and dedication of the families of the men and women 
     who serve in the Armed Forces; Now, therefore be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) recognizes the commitment and ever-increasing 
     sacrifices military families make every day during the 
     current era of protracted conflict;
       (2) honors the families of the Armed Forces and thanks the 
     families for their dedication and service to the United 
     States; and
       (3) encourages the citizens of the United States to 
     recognize, commemorate, and honor the role and contribution 
     of the military family, including selfless service that 
     ensures freedom and preserves the quality of life in the 
     United States.

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