IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1235 
Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance 
Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and 
women who fought and won World War II. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 3, 2008 
Mr. SCALISE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day 
Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, 
and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and 
won World War II. 
Whereas June 6, 2008, marks the 64th anniversary of D- 
Day, the day of the beginning of the Allied assault 
against the Axis forces at Normandy, France, during 
World War II; 
Whereas the D-Day assault, codenamed Operation Overlord, 
was the most extensive amphibious invasion ever to 
occur, and involved 5,000 ships, over 11,000 sorties of 
Allied aircraft, and 150,000 American, British, and Ca-
nadian troops on the first day of the operation; 
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•HRES 1235 IH 
Whereas the D-Day assault was among the most important 
events of World War II, as the success of the Allied land-
ings in Normandy provided the foothold for the liberation 
of France and the eventual Allied advancement into Ger-
many, leading ultimately to the Allied victory in Europe; 
Whereas the brave men and women of our armed services 
who participated in the D-Day assault forever changed 
the course of history by starting the liberation of occu-
pied Europe from Nazi Germany; 
Whereas 5 separate beaches were assaulted, with American 
forces under the command of Lieutenant General Omar 
Bradley attacking Omaha and Utah beaches, and British 
and Canadian forces under the command of General 
Miles Dempsey attacking Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches; 
Whereas according to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Amer-
ican troops would ‘‘accept nothing less than full victory’’; 
Whereas American troops displayed tremendous heroism, 
dedication, and strength in storming the beaches of Nor-
mandy against a heavily fortified enemy; 
Whereas American troops suffered significant losses during 
the assault, including over 6,500 casualties; 
Whereas June 6, 1944, is one of the most significant dates 
in the history of the United States; 
Whereas the National D-Day Museum was dedicated on June 
6, 2000, in New Orleans, Louisiana; 
Whereas Congress designated the museum as ‘‘America’s Na-
tional World War II Museum’’ in 2003; 
Whereas the museum has welcomed 1,800,000 visitors since 
its opening, and currently sees an average of 17,000 visi-
tors a month; 
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•HRES 1235 IH 
Whereas the National World War II Museum is the only mu-
seum in the United States that exists for the exclusive 
purpose of interpreting the American experience during 
World War II on both the homefront and battlefront and, 
in doing so, covers all the branches of the Armed Forces 
and the Merchant Marines; 
Whereas the museum interprets the American experience dur-
ing World War II, celebrates the American spirit, recog-
nizes the teamwork, optimism, courage, and sacrifice of 
the men and women who won World War II, and pro-
motes the exploration and expression of these values by 
future generations; and 
Whereas it would be appropriate to designate June 6, 2008, 
as National D-Day Remembrance Day: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, 
recognizes and honors the veterans who served on D-Day, 
and thanks them for their spirit, courage, and sacrifice. 
Æ 
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