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110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 334 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MAY 22, 2008 

Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 

Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military 

Appreciation Month. 

Whereas the vigilance of the members of the Armed Forces 

has been instrumental to the preservation of the freedom, 

security, and prosperity enjoyed by the people of the 

United States; 

Whereas the success of the Armed Forces depends on the 

dedicated service of its members, their families, 


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and the civilian employees of the Department of Defense 

and the Coast Guard; 

Whereas the role of the United States as a world leader requires a military force that is well-trained, well-equipped, 

and appropriately sized; 

Whereas the Federal Government has a responsibility to raise 

awareness of and respect for this aspect of the heritage 

of the United States and to encourage the people of the 

United States to dedicate themselves to the values and 

principles for which Americans have served and sacrificed 

throughout the history of the Nation; 

Whereas service in the Armed Forces entails special hazards 

and demands extraordinary sacrifices from service members and their families; 

Whereas the support of the families of service members enhances the effectiveness and capabilities of the Armed 

Forces; 

Whereas the observance of events recognizing the contributions of the Armed Forces is a tangible and highly effective way of sustaining morale and improving quality of 

life for service members and their families; 

Whereas on April 30, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 

(106th Congress), entitled ‘‘Designating May 1999 as 

‘National Military Appreciation Month’ ’’, calling on the 

people of the United States, in a symbolic act of unity, 

to observe a National Military Appreciation Month in 

May 1999, to honor the current and former members of 

the Armed Forces, including those who have died in the 

pursuit of freedom and peace; 

Whereas on March 24, 2004, the House of Representatives 

passed H. Con. Res. 328 (108th Congress), entitled 


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‘‘Recognizing and honoring the United States Armed 

Forces and supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month,’’ and on April 26, 

2004, the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 328 by unanimous 

consent; and 

Whereas it is important to emphasize to the people of the 

United States the relevance of the history and activities 

of the Armed Forces through an annual National Military Appreciation Month that includes associated local 

and national observances and activities: Now, therefore, 

be it 

1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 

2 concurring), That Congress— 

3 (1) supports the goals and objectives of a Na4 tional Military Appreciation Month; and 

5 (2) urges the President to issue a proclamation 

6 calling on the people of the United States, all Fed7 eral departments and agencies, States, localities, or8 ganizations, and media to annually observe a Na9 tional Military Appreciation Month with appropriate 

10 ceremonies and activities. 

Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2008. 

Attest: LORRAINE C. MILLER, 

Clerk. 


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