IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 328
Recognizing and honoring the United States Armed Forces and supporting 
the designation of a National Military Appreciation Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2003
Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the United States Armed Forces 
and supporting the designation of a National Military 
Appreciation Month.
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 re-
quires a military force that is well-trained, well-equipped, 
and appropriately sized;
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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 reten-
tion necessary to sustain the strength, vitality, and char-
acter 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 mem-
bers and their families; 
Whereas the support of the families of service members en-
hances the effectiveness and capabilities of the Armed 
Forces; 
Whereas the observance of events recognizing the contribu-
tions of the Armed Forces is a tangible and highly effec-
tive way of sustaining morale and improving quality of 
life for service members 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,
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to observe a National Military Appreciation Month in 
May 1999, to honor the current and former members of 
the Armed Forces, including those who have died in the 
pursuit of freedom and peace; and 
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 Mili-
tary Appreciation Month that includes associated local 
and national observances and activities: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) supports the designation of a National Mili-
tary Appreciation Month; 
(2) urges the President to issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States, all Fed-
eral departments and agencies, States, localities, or-
ganizations and media to annually observe a Na-
tional Military Appreciation Month with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities; and 
(3) urges the White House Commission on Re-
membrance, 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 Ap-
preciation Month.
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