III 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 84 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 14, 2009 
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and objectives 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, 
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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; 
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, 
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; 
Whereas, on March 24, 2004, the House of Representatives 
passed H. Con. Res. 328 (108th Congress), entitled 
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‘‘Recognizing and honoring the United States Armed 
Forces and supporting the goals and objectives of a Na-
tional Military Appreciation Month’’, and on April 26, 
2004, the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 328 by unanimous 
consent; 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 goals and objectives of a Na-
tional Military Appreciation Month; and 
(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. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2009. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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