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110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 334 

Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation 

Month. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

APRIL 24, 2008 

Mr. SHAYS (for himself, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. KUHL of New York, Mr. 

DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. KELLER of Florida, 

Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, 

Mr. LATHAM, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. POE, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. 

MCKEON, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. WOLF, Mr. MCCOTTER, and 

Mr. WESTMORELAND) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

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, and the 

civilian employees of the Department of Defense and the 

Coast Guard; 


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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 to maintain such a force, the youth of the United 

States must possess a commitment to military service 

sufficient to achieve the levels of recruitment and retention necessary to sustain the strength, vitality, and character of the Armed Forces; 

Whereas to foster and sustain such a commitment it is vital 

for the youth of the United States to understand that the 

service provided by members of the Armed Forces is an 

honorable legacy that protects the freedoms enjoyed by 

citizens of the United States as well as citizens of many 

other nations; 

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; 


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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 

‘‘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 NaVerDate Aug 31 2005 00:41 Apr 25, 2008 Jkt 069200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HC334.IH HC334

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1 tional Military Appreciation Month with appropriate 

2 ceremonies and activities. 

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