Title: A resolution recognizing and honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This resolution recognizes and honors the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation during World War II.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 238 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 238

  Recognizing and honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of the 
                          Greatest Generation.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 26, 2021

 Mr. Tuberville (for himself, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Warnock, Ms. 
 Lummis, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Braun, Mr. Hagerty, and Mr. Hoeven) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                            on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing and honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of the 
                          Greatest Generation.

Whereas over 16,000,000 individuals in the United States served in the Armed 
        Forces during World War II;
Whereas, of the over 16,000,000 men and women who served the United States 
        during World War II, over 400,000 lost their lives fighting for the 
        freedoms and liberties individuals in the United States hold dear;
Whereas factory workers across the United States produced the weapons, vehicles, 
        and other materiels essential to the victorious triumph of the United 
        States and the Allied Powers in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters;
Whereas, during World War II, individuals in the United States--

    (1) bought war bonds to support the immense cost of the war;

    (2) planted victory gardens; and

    (3) donated tires, pots and pans, and any other spare parts to be used 
by the Armed Forces;

Whereas, during World War II, the United States unified in ways never seen 
        before, ensuring victory for the United States and the Allied Powers;
Whereas, having borne the high cost of freedom, the Greatest Generation devoted 
        themselves in record numbers following World War II--

    (1) to continued service in the Armed Forces;

    (2) to the industry of the United States; and

    (3) to public service as elected officials across the United States;

Whereas, in their post-World War II roles, the Greatest Generation became known 
        for their unswerving patriotism, holding to values such as placing--

    (1) duty above personal gain;

    (2) cooperation before conflict; and

    (3) the needs of country first; and

Whereas those values, forged by the war of their youth but never forgotten, 
        drove the Greatest Generation to guide the United States to heights of 
        prosperity, generosity, peace, and influence never before achieved by 
        any nation to grace the face of the Earth: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes and honors the sacrifices and 
        accomplishments of the Greatest Generation, who contributed to 
        the success of the United States and the Allied Powers during 
        World War II; and
            (2) encourages all individuals in the United States--
                    (A) to celebrate the Greatest Generation; and
                    (B) to remember the way the Greatest Generation 
                united under extreme enemy threat and at great risk to 
                themselves to protect the freedom and liberty afforded 
                to all individuals in the United States.
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