IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 361 
Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have 
faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United 
States, supporting the goals and ideals of Military Retiree Appreciation 
Day, and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the 
past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities 
and the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2019 
Mr. HARDER of California (for himself and Ms. STEFANIK) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those indi-
viduals who have faithfully served and retired from the 
Armed Forces of the United States, supporting the goals 
and ideals of Military Retiree Appreciation Day, and 
encouraging the people of the United States to honor 
the past and continued service of military retirees to 
their local communities and the United States. 
Whereas the day of April 18, 2019, is Military Retiree Appre-
ciation Day; 
Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000 retirees of the 
Armed Forces of the United States who have earned 
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their retirement through career service, a service-con-
nected disability, or both; 
Whereas military retirees show an unrivaled dedication to 
service, having faithfully served their country and dedi-
cated much of their lives knowing that at any moment 
they could be sent anywhere in the world and possibly 
asked to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect and de-
fend the national security of the United States; 
Whereas military retirees, through their perseverance and 
dedication— 
(1) have proven to be leaders who are resilient, fo-
cused, disciplined, well-trained, and well-educated; and 
(2) bring the best qualities of citizenship in the 
United States to lifelong service within their national and 
local communities as dependable, responsible citizens and 
neighbors; 
Whereas the qualities of a military retiree often result in 
positive contributions to— 
(1) the civilian workforce, as experienced and knowl-
edgeable employees; 
(2) local educational institutions, as teachers, coun-
selors, and coaches; 
(3) local government, as elected public servants; and 
(4) communities, as dedicated and effective volun-
teers; 
Whereas the dedication and focus of military retirees helps 
strengthen and stabilize local communities; and 
Whereas the contributions of military retirees to their com-
munities are the manifestation of the desire of the retir-
ees to continue their selfless acts of volunteering and 
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their lifelong service to the United States: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) should designate a ‘‘Military Retiree Appre-
ciation Day’’; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to honor the past and continued service of military 
retirees to their local communities and the United 
States through appropriate ceremonies and other ac-
tivities. 
Æ 
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