[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
[NOTE: Mar. 1, 2007 -  [H.Con.Res.47] NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY--
SUPPORT

Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest award that can be bestowed to
a member of the Armed Forces for valor in action against an enemy
force;

Whereas the Medal of Honor is awarded by the President, in the name of
the Congress, to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished
themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of
their lives above and beyond the call of duty;

Whereas the United States will forever be in debt to the recipients of
the Medal of Honor for their bravery and sacrifice in times of war
or other armed conflict;

Whereas the Medal of Honor was first awarded on March 25, 1863, during
the Civil War;


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Whereas, of the millions of men and women who have served in the Armed
Forces in war, military operations, or other armed conflicts, only
3,443 members have thus far been awarded the Medal of Honor;

Whereas 111 Medal of Honor recipients are still living as of January 1,
2007;

Whereas it is appropriate to commemorate and honor the recipients of the
Medal of Honor and to recognize their bravery and sacrifice for the
United States;

Whereas the designation of a National Medal of Honor Day would raise the
awareness of the American people regarding the significance and
meaning of the Medal of Honor and help focus the efforts of
national, State, and local organizations striving to foster public
appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients; and

Whereas March 25 would be an appropriate date to observe National Medal
of Honor Day: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) recognizes the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor
recipients for the United States;
(2) recognizes the educational opportunity that a National
Medal of Honor Day would present to the American public; and
(3) supports the goals and ideals of a National Medal of
Honor Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of Medal of
Honor recipients.

Agreed to March 1, 2007.