[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18012]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COMMITMENT AND SACRIFICES OF MILITARY 
                     FAMILIES OF THE UNITED STATES

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 76.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 76) to recognize and 
     honor the commitment and sacrifices of military families of 
     the United States.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
concurrent resolution.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent 
resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to 
reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or 
debate, and that any statements related to the matter be printed in the 
Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 76) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The concurrent resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                            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 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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