IV 
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 mis-
sions of the Armed Forces through the patriotic service of its members 
and its innovative programs and dedication to military families. 
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 
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 mem-
bers and its innovative programs and dedication to mili-
tary families. 
Whereas members of the New Hampshire National Guard 
were first responders to the terrorist attacks on Sep-
tember 11, 2001, and secured New Hampshire National 
Guard armories, refueled fighter jets patrolling the air-
space over major United States cities, and provided secu-
rity for municipal airports in New Hampshire; 
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•HRES 899 IH 
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 loca-
tions 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 Na-
tional Guard three times to respond to storm-related nat-
ural 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 hu-
manitarian assistance in Louisiana after Hurricanes 
Katrina and Rita; 
Whereas the New Hampshire National Guard established the 
Wing Family Program, to provide family support and as-
sistance to families of deployed members of the 157th Air 
Refueling Wing; 
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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 coordi-
nating multiple State departments, agencies, and volun-
teers; 
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 Hamp-
shire citizens and all Americans: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the exemplary service and sac-
rifice of members of the New Hampshire National 
Guard; and 
(2) commends the members of the New Hamp-
shire National Guard and their families for their 
service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States. 
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