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103D CONGRESS

1ST SESSION H. J. RES. 204

To designate the week of July 25 through 31, 1993, as the ‘‘National

Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the

Korean War’’.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

MAY 26, 1993

Mr. MONTGOMERY introduced the following joint resolution; which was

referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

JOINT RESOLUTION

To designate the week of July 25 through 31, 1993, as

the ‘‘National Week of Recognition and Remembrance

for Those Who Served in the Korean War’’.

Whereas on June 25, 1950, the Communist army of North

Korea invaded and attacked South Korea, initiating the

Korean War;

Whereas the week of July 25 through 31, 1993, includes July

27, the 40th anniversary of the Cease Fire agreement

that ended the active combat of the Korean War;

Whereas the Korean War was brought to an end primarily

through the efforts of the United States Armed Forces;
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Whereas for the first time in history a United Nations Command was created, with the United States as the executive agent, to repel this invasion and preserve liberty for

the people of the Republic of Korea;

Whereas in addition to the United States and the Republic

of Korea, 20 other member nations provided military contingents to serve under the United Nations banner;

Whereas after 3 years of active hostilities, the territorial integrity of the Republic of Korea was restored, and the

freedom and independence of its people are assured even

to this date;

Whereas over 5,700,000 American servicemen and women

were involved directly or indirectly in the war;

Whereas American casualties during that period were 54,246

dead, of which 33,629 were battle deaths, 103,284

wounded, 8,177 listed as missing or prisoners of war, and

329 prisoners of war are still unaccounted for;

Whereas although the Korean War has been known as America’s ‘‘Forgotten War’’, this Nation should never forget

the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought and died

in Korea for the noble and just cause of freedom;

Whereas the Congress and the President of the United States

have enacted a law authorizing the establishment of a

Korean War Veterans Memorial in the Nation’s Capital

to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of those

who participated in the Korean War;

Whereas increasing numbers of Korean War veterans are setting aside July 27, the anniversary date of the Armistice,

as a special day to remember those with whom they

served and to honor those who made the supreme sac-
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rifice in a war to preserve the ideals of freedom and independence; and

Whereas on this significant anniversary of the cease fire

which started the longest military armistice in modern

history, it is right and appropriate to recognize, honor,

and remember the service and sacrifice of those who endured the rigors of combat and the extremes of a hostile

climate under the most trying conditions and still prevailed to preserve the independence of a free Nation:

Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives

2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

3 That the week of July 25 through 31, 1993, is designated

4 as the ‘‘National Week of Recognition and Remembrance

5 for Those Who Served in the Korean War’’. The President

6 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling

7 upon the people of the United States to observe such week

8 with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to urge the

9 departments and agencies of the United States and inter10 ested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the

11 American flag at half-staff on July 27, 1993, in honor

12 of those Americans who died as a result of their service

13 in Korea.

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