A resolution commending the President and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Bill: 108-sres-95
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Armed forces reserves
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Families
Federal employees
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
History
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military operations
Missing in action
National Guard
Officer personnel
Patriotism
Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf War
President as Commander-in-Chief
Terrorism
United Kingdom
Victims of terrorism
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Commends and supports the efforts and leadership of the President, as Commander in Chief, in the conflict against Iraq.
Commends, and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to all members of the United States Armed Forces (whether on active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves) and the civilian employees who support their efforts, as well as the men and women of civilian national security agencies who are participating in the military operations in the Persian Gulf region, for their professional excellence, dedicated patriotism and exemplary bravery.
Commends and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to the family members of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians serving in operations against Iraq who have borne the burden of sacrifice and separation from their loved ones.
Expresses the deep condolences of the Senate to the families of brave Americans who have lost their lives in this undertaking, over many years, against Iraq.
Joins all Americans in remembering those who lost their lives during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in 1991, those still missing from that conflict, including Captain Scott Speicher, USN, and the thousands of Americans who have lost their lives in terrorist attacks over the years, and in the Global War on Terrorism.
Expresses sincere gratitude to British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his government for their courageous and steadfast support, as well as gratitude to other allied nations for their military support, logistical support, and other assistance in the campaign against Saddam Hussein's regime.
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on March 20, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends and supports the efforts and leadership of the President, as Commander in Chief, in the conflict against Iraq.
Commends, and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to all members of the United States Armed Forces (whether on active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves) and the civilian employees who support their efforts, as well as the men and women of civilian national security agencies who are participating in the military operations in the Persian Gulf region, for their professional excellence, dedicated patriotism and exemplary bravery.
Commends and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to the family members of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians serving in operations against Iraq who have borne the burden of sacrifice and separation from their loved ones.
Expresses the deep condolences of the Senate to the families of brave Americans who have lost their lives in this undertaking, over many years, against Iraq.
Joins all Americans in remembering those who lost their lives during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in 1991, those still missing from that conflict, including Captain Scott Speicher, USN, and the thousands of Americans who have lost their lives in terrorist attacks over the years, and in the Global War on Terrorism.
Expresses sincere gratitude to British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his government for their courageous and steadfast support, as well as gratitude to other allied nations for their military support, logistical support, and other assistance in the campaign against Saddam Hussein's regime.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 61. (consideration: CR S4075-4107; text as passed Senate: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced Senate: CR S4179)
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 61.(consideration: CR S4075-4107; text as passed Senate: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced Senate: CR S4179)
action_date: 2003-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate