[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILIES
WEEK--RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT
NOTE: June 9, 2005 -  [H.Con.Res.159]
Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere appreciation for
the sacrifices being made by the families of members of the Armed
Forces while their loved ones are deployed in the service of their
country;

Whereas military families face unique challenges while their loved ones
are deployed because of the lengthy and dangerous nature of these
deployments;


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Whereas the strain on military family life is further increased when
these deployments become more frequent;

Whereas military families on the home front remain resilient because of
their comprehensive and responsive support system;

Whereas the brave members of the Armed Forces who have defended the
United States since September 11, 2001, continue to have incredible,
unending support from their families; and

Whereas the week of June 12, 2005, has been proposed to be designated as
National Military Families Week: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) recognizes the sacrifices of military families and the
support they provide for their loved ones serving as members of
the Armed Forces; and
(2) supports the designation of a week as National Military
Families Week.

Agreed to June 9, 2005.