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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1535 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1535

 Honoring the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County and 
 their families for their exceptional service and sacrifice protecting 
   the United States while serving in support of Operation Enduring 
       Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 20, 2010

    Ms. Harman (for herself and Mr. McKeon) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and 
 in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Honoring the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County and 
 their families for their exceptional service and sacrifice protecting 
   the United States while serving in support of Operation Enduring 
       Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.

Whereas the Armed Forces includes all branches of the military, including the 
        National Guard and Reserves;
Whereas over 1,800,000 members of the Armed Forces have been deployed in support 
        of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation 
        New Dawn since September 2001;
Whereas, as of March 31, 2010, 351,726 members of the Armed Forces were deployed 
        in support of such operations;
Whereas, as of April 30, 2010, 26,701 Californians and 6,240 men and women from 
        Los Angeles County were serving in support of such operations;
Whereas 4,765 Californians and 1,272 women and men from Los Angeles County have 
        been wounded while serving in support of such operations;
Whereas more than 574 Californians and 108 men and women from Los Angeles County 
        have lost their lives while serving in support of such operations;
Whereas the women and men of the Armed Forces operate under extreme conditions 
        and often sustain physical and mental injuries that profoundly affect 
        their lives and the lives of their loved ones;
Whereas many veterans face homelessness in Los Angeles County;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County have been injured 
        and killed defending their country and providing security and stability 
        for the people of Afghanistan and Iraq; and
Whereas members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County have served their 
        country with distinction and honor: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors and recognizes the service and sacrifices made 
        by the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County, and 
        that of their families;
            (2) supports continuing efforts to provide for veterans' 
        college education, vocational training, and opportunities to 
        enter new careers as civilians;
            (3) commends providing wounded troops and their families 
        with the highest quality of medical care and support available;
            (4) supports efforts to prevent and break the cycle of 
        homelessness among veterans;
            (5) encourages all Americans to show support and 
        appreciation for returning troops; and
            (6) expresses the enduring gratitude of the American people 
        to the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County for 
        their service and sacrifice to the United States.
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