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Whereas the Virgin Islands National Guard and the thou-
sands of members who have served in the Virgin Islands 
National Guard have made a vital contribution to the na-
tional defense of the United States over the last 50 years; 
Whereas the Virgin Islanders in the United States Armed 
Forces have served and fought in every major United 
States military conflict of the 20th and 21st centuries; 
Whereas, dating back to Hurricanes David and Frederick in 
1979, the Virgin Islands National Guard has aided in 
disaster relief efforts and responded to major disasters, 
including Hurricane Hugo, Hurricane Marilyn, Hurri-
canes Irma and Maria, and the COVID–19 pandemic; 
Whereas the Virgin Islands Army and Air National Guard 
have served and fought in major United States military 
conflicts since 1973, including Operation Desert Storm, 
Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Free-
dom; 
Whereas, in response to the catastrophic events of September 
11, 2001, the Virgin Islands National Guard was de-
ployed to missions worldwide, including in Iraq, Afghani-
stan, Kuwait, Kosovo, Haiti, and Cuba; 
Whereas members of the Virgin Islands National Guard have 
made the ultimate sacrifice in their valiant service to the 
Nation, including two servicemembers who were killed in 
action while serving in active duty during Operation Iraqi 
Freedom; 
Whereas in keeping with the National Guard’s motto of ‘‘Al-
ways Ready, Always There!’’, the members of the Virgin 
Islands National Guard aided law enforcement in cre-
ating a secure environment for the 59th inaugural cere-
monies; 
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•HRES 799 IH 
Whereas, throughout their deployments to the National Cap-
ital Region in early 2021, the members of the Virgin Is-
lands National Guard were instrumental in securing the 
peaceful transfer of power, one of the hallmarks of our 
Republic; 
Whereas the members of the Virgin Islands National Guard 
completed their mission while also responding to, and 
working to mitigate, the effects of the COVID–19 pan-
demic; 
Whereas members of the Virgin Islands National Guard serve 
their country and their community on a daily basis; 
Whereas members of the Virgin Islands National Guard have 
served as ambassadors on behalf of the people of the Vir-
gin Islands and the United States throughout the world 
in times of peace and war; 
Whereas the Virgin Islands Army National Guard and Air 
National Guard embody the values of loyalty, duty, re-
spect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal cour-
age; and 
Whereas the members of the Virgin Islands National Guard 
and their families deserve commendation for their sac-
rifices and dedication over the last 50 years: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors and commends the Virgin Islands 
National Guard for its 50 years of outstanding serv-
ice to the Virgin Islands and the United States; and 
(2) sends its sincere gratitude to the thousands 
of men and women who have served in the Virgin Is-
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lands National Guard for their contributions to their 
country and their community. 
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