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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 361 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 361

 Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who 
have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United 
      States, supporting the goals and ideals of Military Retiree 
 Appreciation Day, and encouraging the people of the United States to 
  honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their 
                local communities and the United States.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 8, 2019

 Mr. Harder of California (for himself and Ms. Stefanik) submitted the 
  following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
                                Services

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who 
have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United 
      States, supporting the goals and ideals of Military Retiree 
 Appreciation Day, and encouraging the people of the United States to 
  honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their 
                local communities and the United States.

Whereas the day of April 18, 2019, is Military Retiree Appreciation Day;
Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000 retirees of the Armed Forces of the 
        United States who have earned their retirement through career service, a 
        service-connected disability, or both;
Whereas military retirees show an unrivaled dedication to service, having 
        faithfully served their country and dedicated much of their lives 
        knowing that at any moment they could be sent anywhere in the world and 
        possibly asked to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend the 
        national security of the United States;
Whereas military retirees, through their perseverance and dedication--

    (1) have proven to be leaders who are resilient, focused, disciplined, 
well-trained, and well-educated; and

    (2) bring the best qualities of citizenship in the United States to 
lifelong service within their national and local communities as dependable, 
responsible citizens and neighbors;

Whereas the qualities of a military retiree often result in positive 
        contributions to--

    (1) the civilian workforce, as experienced and knowledgeable employees;

    (2) local educational institutions, as teachers, counselors, and 
coaches;

    (3) local government, as elected public servants; and

    (4) communities, as dedicated and effective volunteers;

Whereas the dedication and focus of military retirees helps strengthen and 
        stabilize local communities; and
Whereas the contributions of military retirees to their communities are the 
        manifestation of the desire of the retirees to continue their selfless 
        acts of volunteering and their lifelong service to the United States: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) should designate a ``Military Retiree Appreciation 
        Day''; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to honor the 
        past and continued service of military retirees to their local 
        communities and the United States through appropriate 
        ceremonies and other activities.
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