[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

118 STAT. 659

Public Law 108-236
108th Congress

Joint Resolution


 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy
during World War II. NOTE: June 15, 2004 -  [S.J. Res. 28]

Whereas June 6, 2004, marks the 60th anniversary of D-Day, the first day
of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II by American,
British, and Canadian troops;
Whereas the D-Day landing, known as Operation Overlord, was the most
extensive amphibious operation ever to occur, involving on the first
day of the operation 5,000 naval vessels, more than 11,000 sorties
by Allied aircraft, and 153,000 members of the Allied Expeditionary
Force;
Whereas the bravery and sacrifices of the Allied troops at 5 separate
Normandy beaches and numerous paratrooper and glider landing zones
began what Allied Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower called a
``Crusade in Europe'' to end Nazi tyranny and restore freedom and
human dignity to millions of people;
Whereas that great assault by sea and air marked the beginning of the
end of Hitler's ambition for world domination;
Whereas American troops suffered over 6,500 casualties on D-Day; and
Whereas the people of the United States should honor the valor and
sacrifices of their fellow countrymen, both living and dead, who
fought that day for liberty and the cause of freedom in Europe: Now,
therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
(1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at
Normandy during World War II; and

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(2) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling
on the people of the United States to observe the anniversary
with appropriate ceremonies and programs to honor the sacrifices
of their fellow countrymen to liberate Europe.

Approved June 15, 2004.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.J. Res. 28:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 150 (2004):
Apr. 1, considered and passed Senate.
June 2, considered and passed House.