H. Con. Res. 328
Agreed to April 26, 2004
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the vigilance of the members of the Armed Forces has
been instrumental to the preservation of the freedom, security,
and prosperity enjoyed by the people of the United States;
Whereas the success of the Armed Forces depends on the dedicated
service of its members, their families, and the civilian employees
of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard;
Whereas the role of the United States as a world leader requires
a military force that is well-trained, well-equipped, and appro-
priately sized;
Whereas to maintain such a force, the youth of the United States
must possess a commitment to military service sufficient to
achieve the levels of recruitment and retention necessary to sus-
tain the strength, vitality, and character of the Armed Forces;
Whereas to foster and sustain such a commitment it is vital for
the youth of the United States to understand that the service
provided by members of the Armed Forces is an honorable legacy
that protects the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United
States as well as citizens of many other nations;
Whereas the Federal Government has a responsibility to raise
awareness of and respect for this aspect of the heritage of the
United States and to encourage the people of the United States
to dedicate themselves to the values and principles for which
Americans have served and sacrificed throughout the history
of the Nation;
Whereas service in the Armed Forces entails special hazards and
demands extraordinary sacrifices from service members and their
families;
Whereas the support of the families of service members enhances
the effectiveness and capabilities of the Armed Forces;
Whereas the observance of events recognizing the contributions
of the Armed Forces is a tangible and highly effective way of
sustaining morale and improving quality of life for service mem-
bers and their families;
Whereas on April 30, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 (106th
Congress), entitled ‘‘Designating May 1999 as ‘National Military
Appreciation Month’ ’’, calling on the people of the United States,
in a symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Military Apprecia-
tion Month in May 1999, to honor the current and former mem-
bers of the Armed Forces, including those who have died in
the pursuit of freedom and peace; and
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Whereas it is important to emphasize to the people of the United
States the relevance of the history and activities of the Armed
Forces through an annual National Military Appreciation Month
that includes associated local and national observances and activi-
ties: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress—
(1) supports the goals and objectives of a National Military
Appreciation Month;
(2) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling
on the people of the United States, all Federal departments
and agencies, States, localities, organizations and media to
annually observe a National Military Appreciation Month with
appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(3) urges the White House Commission on Remembrance,
established by Congress to honor those who died in service
to the United States and those who continue to serve the
Nation, to work to support the goals and objectives of a National
Military Appreciation Month.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.