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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1338 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1338

    Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as 
                     ``American Patriotism Month''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 28, 2024

   Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Mrs. Cammack, Mr. Norman, Mr. 
Bacon, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mrs. Peltola, Mr. Moran, Mr. Brecheen, and 
    Mrs. Harshbarger) submitted the following resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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                               RESOLUTION

 
    Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as 
                     ``American Patriotism Month''.

Whereas American patriotism has bonded citizens of the United States of America 
        since the foundation of our country;
Whereas, on July 4, 1776, in an act of patriotism, the 13 Colonies declared 
        independence from British rule and created the United States of America;
Whereas the people of the United States hold a deep love for this country and 
        have showed this through patriotic acts throughout history;
Whereas following the unprecedented Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 
        7, 1941, thousands of Americans rushed to enlist in the United States 
        military to defend our country;
Whereas, on June 6, 1944, over 73,000 Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy 
        to protect democracy and liberty around the globe and here at home;
Whereas, on January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address 
        said, ``And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do 
        for you, ask what you can do for your country,'';
Whereas, on January 20, 1981, President Ronald Reagan in his inaugural address 
        said, ``Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the 
        arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of 
        free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do 
        not have. It is a weapon that we as Americans do have,'';
Whereas through the leadership of United States Presidents and the American 
        people, America was triumphant in the cold war against the Soviet Union 
        and emerged as the beacon of hope for the free world;
Whereas when the United States of America was attacked on September 11, 2001, 
        American patriots rushed to help one another, defend our country, and 
        defend the values that as Americans we so deeply believe in;
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the citizens aboard American Airlines flight 11, 
        United Airlines flight 175, and American Airlines flight 77 tragically 
        lost their lives in the largest terrorist attack on United States soil;
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the American patriots aboard United Airlines 
        flight 93 fought against the hijackers and saved thousands of American 
        lives;
Whereas 181,510 Americans joined the ranks of Active Duty service and 72,908 
        enlisted in the reserves in the year following the September 11, 2001, 
        attack;
Whereas it is because of patriotic men, women, and children throughout all of 
        history that America is the greatest country on Earth;
Whereas patriotism is a selfless act of love for one's country and fellow 
        citizens;
Whereas it is important to teach the younger generations about the importance of 
        United States patriotism and loving one's country;
Whereas there are over 2,000,000 military personnel who are enlisted to defend 
        the freedoms of all Americans in a selfless act of patriotism;
Whereas the millions of American citizens who have given their life in defense 
        of the United States of America to protect the values and freedoms that 
        our Founding Fathers declared on July 4, 1776, deserve the respect and 
        gratitude of the American people; and
Whereas the month of July would be an appropriate month to designate as 
        ``American Patriotism Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the importance of American patriotism and 
        its examples throughout history;
            (2) applauds all acts of patriotism throughout all of 
        history starting with our independence from Great Britain on 
        July 4, 1776;
            (3) supports the designation of ``American Patriotism 
        Month''; and
            (4) requests that the President issue an annual 
        proclamation designating ``American Patriotism Month''.
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