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106TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION S. RES. 33

Designating May 1999 as ‘‘National Military Appreciation Month’’.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

FEBRUARY 9, 1999

Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, Mr. WARNER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. THURMOND, Mr.

KENNEDY, Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. INHOFE,

Mr. CLELAND, Ms. LANDRIEU, and Mr. ALLARD) submitted the following

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Designating May 1999 as ‘‘National Military Appreciation

Month’’.

Whereas the freedom and security that United States citizens

enjoy today are results of the vigilant commitment of the

United States Armed Forces in preserving the freedom

and security;

Whereas it is appropriate to promote national awareness of

the sacrifices that members of the United States Armed

Forces have made in the past and continue to make every

day in order to support the Constitution and to preserve

the freedoms and liberties that enrich the Nation;

Whereas it is important to preserve and foster the honor and

respect that the United States Armed Forces deserve for

vital service on behalf of the United States;
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Whereas it is appropriate to emphasize the importance of the

United States Armed Forces to all persons in the United

States;

Whereas it is important to instill in the youth in the United

States the significance of the contributions that members

of the United States Armed Forces have made in securing and protecting the freedoms that United States citizens enjoy today;

Whereas it is appropriate to underscore the vital support and

encouragement that families of members of the United

States Armed Forces lend to the strength and commitment of those members;

Whereas it is important to inspire greater love for the United

States and encourage greater support for the role of the

United States Armed Forces in maintaining the superiority of the United States as a nation and in contributing

to world peace;

Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the importance of

maintaining a strong, equipped, well-educated, welltrained military for the United States to safeguard freedoms, humanitarianism, and peacekeeping efforts around

the world;

Whereas it is important to give greater recognition for the

dedication and sacrifices that individuals who serve in the

United States Armed Forces have made and continue to

make on behalf of the United States;

Whereas it is appropriate to display the proper honor and

pride United States citizens feel towards members of the

United States Armed Forces for their service;
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Whereas it is important to reflect upon the sacrifices made

by members of the United States Armed Forces and to

show appreciation for such service;

Whereas it is appropriate to recognize, honor, and encourage

the dedication and commitment of members of the United

States Armed Forces in serving the United States; and

Whereas it is important to acknowledge the contributions of

the many individuals who have served in the United

States Armed Forces since inception of the Armed

Forces: Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That the Senate—

2 (1) designates May 1999 as ‘‘National Military

3 Appreciation Month’’; and

4 (2) requests that the President issue a procla5 mation calling upon the people of the United States

6 to recognize and honor the dedication and commit7 ment of the members of the United States Armed

8 Forces and to observe the month with appropriate

9 ceremonies and activities.

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