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IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES.

642 Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AUGUST 1, 2023 Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. DUNN of Florida, Mr. CASE, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. NUNN of Iowa, Mr. BANKS, Mr. BALDERSON, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. STEWART, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mrs. HARSHBARGER, Mr. SELF, Ms. HAGEMAN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. POSEY, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, Mr. OBERNOLTE, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. ALLEN, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. BISHOP of North Caro- lina, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BABIN, Mr. PENCE, Mr. ARMSTRONG, Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. FALLON, Mr.
CLOUD, Mr. EZELL, and Mr. COLE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and vol- unteers.
Whereas for nearly a century, veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers have served as a complementary and integral part of supporting mem- bers of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families Whereas, since their inception, veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers have proudly supported members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and the families of those who have served, volunteering mil- lions of hours and raising billions of dollars; Whereas veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers have representatives in all 50 States, territories, and abroad; Whereas auxiliary units of veterans service organizations, vet- eran advocacy groups, and volunteers have more than 1,000,000 members and are composed of wives, widows, mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and granddaughters of veterans, as well as veterans themselves; Whereas veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers have raised money to aid and en- hance the lives of members of the Armed Forces, vet- erans, and their families through financial support—pro- viding assistance with essentials such as rent, child care, utilities, and food; Whereas veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers host ‘‘stand-downs’’ that focus on providing vital health and support services to homeless veterans; Whereas veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers strengthen their local communities by conducting food drives, visiting hospitals, and pro- viding scholarships to youth; Whereas veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers serve as advocates for veterans and their families; •HRES 642 IH S L L I B h t
HR642 •HRES 642 IH Whereas veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers conduct welcome home and send- off events for members of the Armed Forces; Whereas section 1491 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 578 of the National Defense Author- ization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–65), directed the Department of Defense to provide every veteran, upon re- quest, a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two uniformed service members, a flag ceremony, and the playing of Taps; Whereas veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers provide military honor ceremonies for fallen veterans and their families and for their com- mitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces; Whereas members of veteran service organizations selflessly volunteer their services at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs throughout the country to enhance the lives of veterans and their families; and Whereas each year, auxiliary units of veterans service organi- zations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers raise millions of dollars for cancer research: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes the patriotism and countless contributions to the United States by gen- erations of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers; •HRES 642 IH (2) commends members of veterans service or- ganizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers in the United States, territories, and abroad for their dedicated service to and support of members of the Armed Forces and veterans as
 well as their fam- ilies and communities; (3) encourages the people of the United States to promote awareness of the contributions and dedi- cation of members of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families; and (4) calls on the people of the United States to follow the noble example of the veterans service or- ganizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers and volunteer support and services to those who have selflessly served the United States.
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