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[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 207 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 207

   Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam 
                          Veterans of America.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 2, 1998

   Mr. Jeffords (for himself, Mr. Specter, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Leahy, Mr. 
 Faircloth, Mr. Kempthorne, Mr. Inhofe, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Johnson, Mr. 
   Durbin, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Hatch, Mr. McCain, Mr. Coverdell, Mr. 
    D'Amato, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Daschle, Mr. 
Bingaman, Mr. Helms, Mr. Kerrey, Mr. Warner, Mr. Feingold, Mr. Cleland, 
Mr. Lugar, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Lieberman, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Smith 
 of New Hampshire, Mr. Grams, Mr. Wellstone, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Robb, Mr. 
    Kennedy, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Torricelli, Mr. Graham, Mr. Kerry, Ms. 
Moseley-Braun, Mr. Kyl, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Bryan, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Biden, Ms. 
     Collins, Mr. Craig, and Mr. Thurmond) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

                             July 16, 1998

                Reported by Mr. Hatch, without amendment

              October 8 (legislative day, October 2), 1998

                        Considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam 
                          Veterans of America.

Whereas the year 1998 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam 
        Veterans of America;
Whereas the history of the Vietnam Veterans of America organization is a story 
        of America's gradual recognition of the tremendous sacrifices of its 
        Vietnam-era veterans and their families;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America is dedicated to serving its membership 
        through advocacy for its membership;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America provides public and member awareness of 
        critical issues affecting Vietnam-era veterans and their families;
Whereas the local grassroots efforts of Vietnam Veterans of America chapters 
        like Chapter One in Rutland, Vermont, which was founded 18 years ago in 
        April 1980, have greatly contributed to the quality of lives of veterans 
        in our Nation's communities;
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans of America promotes its principles through 
        volunteerism, professional advocacy, and claims work; and
Whereas the future of the Vietnam Veterans of America relies not only on its 
        past accomplishments, but on future accomplishments of its membership 
        that will ensure the Vietnam Veterans of America remains a leader among 
        veterans advocacy organizations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates the 20th anniversary of the founding of 
        the Vietnam Veterans of America and commends it for its 
        advancement of veterans rights which set the standard for other 
        veterans organizations around the country;
            (2) asks all Americans to join in the celebration of the 
        20th birthday of the Vietnam Veterans of America and 20 years 
        of advocacy for Vietnam veterans; and
            (3) encourages the Vietnam Veterans of America to continue 
        into the next millennium to represent and promote the goals of 
        its organization in the veterans community and on Capitol Hill, 
        and to continue organizing to keep its national membership of 
        51,000 members and 500 chapters strong.
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