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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 899 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 899

  Honoring the members of the New Hampshire National Guard for their 
service to the State of New Hampshire and the contributions of the New 
Hampshire National Guard to the domestic and international missions of 
 the Armed Forces through the patriotic service of its members and its 
        innovative programs and dedication to military families.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 6, 2009

  Ms. Shea-Porter (for herself and Mr. Hodes) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Honoring the members of the New Hampshire National Guard for their 
service to the State of New Hampshire and the contributions of the New 
Hampshire National Guard to the domestic and international missions of 
 the Armed Forces through the patriotic service of its members and its 
        innovative programs and dedication to military families.

Whereas members of the New Hampshire National Guard were first responders to the 
        terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and secured New Hampshire 
        National Guard armories, refueled fighter jets patrolling the airspace 
        over major United States cities, and provided security for municipal 
        airports in New Hampshire;
Whereas the mobilization of members of the New Hampshire National Guard to serve 
        in Operation Iraqi Freedom was the largest call-up for the New Hampshire 
        National Guard since World War II;
Whereas in 2004, the New Hampshire Army National Guard had over half of its 
        1,700 soldiers deployed overseas on 18-month tours;
Whereas between 2004 and 2007, more than 1,500 members of the New Hampshire 
        National Guard served on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, 
        Kosovo, or other locations around the world;
Whereas five members of the New Hampshire National Guard have been killed while 
        serving in Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, or 
        Operation Iraqi Freedom;
Whereas between October 2005 and April 2007, the Governor of New Hampshire 
        activated the New Hampshire National Guard three times to respond to 
        storm-related natural disaster emergencies;
Whereas the Governor of New Hampshire activated the New Hampshire National Guard 
        in April 2007 to respond to flooding in local communities and the 
        National Guard provided assistance for evacuation, security, 
        sandbagging, security checkpoints, and communications;
Whereas the New Hampshire National Guard provided humanitarian assistance in 
        Louisiana after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita;
Whereas the New Hampshire National Guard established the Wing Family Program, to 
        provide family support and assistance to families of deployed members of 
        the 157th Air Refueling Wing;
Whereas the New Hampshire National Guard has created a Family Program consisting 
        of coordinated volunteers to assist the families of members who serve 
        and have served;
Whereas the New Hampshire National Guard has pioneered child and youth programs, 
        including childcare, financial assistance, summer camps, and special 
        events for the children of members;
Whereas the New Hampshire National Guard has established ``Operation Welcome 
        Home'', a State program coordinating multiple State departments, 
        agencies, and volunteers;
Whereas the New Hampshire National Guard has established an effective Full Cycle 
        Deployment Support Program that serves as a national model to help 
        members and their families before, during, and after a deployment cycle; 
        and
Whereas the members of the New Hampshire National Guard have served with 
        courage, selflessness, and compassion, and have earned the respect and 
        gratitude of New Hampshire citizens and all Americans: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the exemplary service and sacrifice of 
        members of the New Hampshire National Guard; and
            (2) commends the members of the New Hampshire National 
        Guard and their families for their service and sacrifice on 
        behalf of the United States.
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