IV 

114TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 855 

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to remember and 

honor the members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and 

military families who served in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 

Ms. GABBARD (for herself, Mr. PERRY, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. 

ZINKE, Mr. HECK of Nevada, and Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois) submitted 

the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 

Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, and 

Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to 

remember and honor the members of the United States 

Armed Forces, veterans, and military families who served 

in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. 

Whereas in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, that killed nearly 3,000 innocent men, 

women, children, and first responders, the United States 

launched military operations around the world to protect 

the Nation and its allies from the threat of terrorism; 

Whereas 15 years after the attacks, the United States continues to mourn their loss; 


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Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces and 

our international partners deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, 

and locations around the world to undertake combat, security, and stabilization operations in the fight against 

terrorism; 

Whereas in the 15 years since the September 11 attacks, 

more than 1,000,000 men and women have responded to 

the Nation’s call to duty and volunteered to serve in the 

United States Armed Forces; 

Whereas more than 6,800 members of the United States 

Armed Forces have made the ultimate sacrifice and given 

their lives in service to the Nation since September 11, 

2001; 

Whereas millions of military families have endured countless 

hardships at home while their spouses, parents, siblings, 

and children served abroad; 

Whereas over 2,900,000 post 9/11 military veterans have returned to civilian life and continue to serve their communities and the Nation; 

Whereas due to their service and sacrifice, the Nation is 

stronger and safer; and 

Whereas more than 2,100,000 members of the United States 

Armed Forces currently serve on active duty, in the Reserves, and in the National Guard, standing ready to defend the United States from attack: Now, therefore, be 

it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes September 11 as a day of re3 membrance and extends its deepest sympathies to 


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1 the victims, families, friends, and loved ones affected 

2 by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; 

3 (2) honors the service and sacrifice of the men 

4 and women who served in the United States Armed 

5 Forces in the aftermath of September 11 attacks; 

6 (3) expresses its deepest sorrow for those mem7 bers of the United States Armed Forces who gave 

8 their lives, paying the ultimate price in service to the 

9 United States and extends its deepest sympathies to 

10 their families; 

11 (4) extends its gratitude and thanks to the 

12 armed forces of all nations who have served and 

13 fought alongside the United States Armed Forces 

14 since September 11, 2001; 

15 (5) honors the sacrifices made by military fami16 lies and recognizes the unwavering and critical sup17 port they provide the members of the United States 

18 Armed Forces; and 

19 (6) reaffirms its duty to understand and honor 

20 our post-9/11 veterans and faithfully serve the needs 

21 of all veterans. 

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