IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 70 
Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions 
of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their com-
mitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor 
and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the 
United States in the Armed Forces. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 20, 2017 
Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. POSEY, 
Mr. NUNES, Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California, Mr. COOK, Mr. KNIGHT, 
Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. ROYCE of California, Mr. MOONEY of West Vir-
ginia, Mr. UPTON, Mr. BURGESS, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. 
PERRY, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. CORREA, Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. 
KAPTUR, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. FLORES, Mr. 
MCCLINTOCK, Mr. MAST, Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. DUNN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, 
Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. BABIN, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. 
CHABOT, and Mr. DESJARLAIS) submitted the following concurrent reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and 
contributions of veterans service organizations and volun-
teers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to en-
sure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and cere-
mony they earned through selfless service to the people 
of the United States in the Armed Forces. 
Whereas for nearly a century, veterans service organizations 
have served as a complementary and integral part of sup-
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porting members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and 
their families; 
Whereas since their inception, veterans service organizations 
have proudly supported members of the Armed Forces, 
veterans, and the families of those who have served, vol-
unteering millions of hours to provide honor and cere-
mony to those who have perished; 
Whereas veterans service organizations have representatives 
in all 50 States, territories, and abroad; and 
Whereas section 1491 of title 10, United States Code, as 
amended by section 578 of the National Defense Author-
ization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106–65), 
directed the Department of Defense to provide every vet-
eran, upon request, a funeral honors detail consisting of 
at least two uniformed members of the Armed Forces, a 
flag ceremony, and the playing of Taps: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) honors and recognizes the patriotism and 
countless contributions to the United States by gen-
erations of veterans service organizations; 
(2) commends members of veterans service or-
ganizations in the United States, territories, and 
abroad for their dedicated service to and support of 
members of the Armed Forces and veterans as well 
as their families and communities; 
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(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to promote awareness of the contributions and dedi-
cation of members of veterans service organizations 
to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and 
their families; and 
(4) calls on the people of the United States to 
follow the noble example of the veterans service or-
ganizations and volunteer support and services to 
those who have selflessly served the United States. 
Æ 
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