A resolution designating December 13, 2014, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 113-sres-593
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2014-12-03
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Military personnel and dependents

Motor carriers

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest action: action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6307-6308; text as passed Senate: CR S6303)

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-12-03
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day.</p> <p>Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing remembrance wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. </p> <p>Recognizes the service and sacrifices made by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.</p>

action_date: 2014-12-03
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day.</p> <p>Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing remembrance wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. </p> <p>Recognizes the service and sacrifices made by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.</p>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 593 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2014 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day .

Whereas 23 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project began an annual tradition of donating, transporting, and placing Maine balsam fir remembrance wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery during the month of December; Whereas more than 1,700,000 wreaths have been sent to locations, including national cemeteries and veterans memorials, in every State and overseas; Whereas the mission of the Wreaths Across America project to Remember, Honor, Teach is carried out in part by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery as well as veterans cemeteries and other locations in all 50 States and overseas; Whereas the Wreaths Across America project carries out a week-long veterans parade between Maine and Virginia, stopping along the way to spread a message about the importance of remembering the fallen heroes of the United States, honoring those who serve, and teaching the people of the United States about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve freedom in the United States; Whereas in 2013, remembrance wreaths were sent to more than 900 locations across the United States and overseas, 100 more locations than the previous year; Whereas in December 2014, the Patriot Guard Riders, along with other patriotic groups, will continue the tradition of escorting tractor-trailers filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas the Nation’s trucking industry continues to support Wreaths Across America by providing drivers, equipment, and related services to assist in the transportation of wreaths to over 1,000 locations across the country; Whereas thousands of individuals volunteer each December to lay remembrance wreaths; Whereas 2014 is the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, where some 230,000 markers stand in honor of those who have served this country; Whereas this year, it is the aspiration of Wreaths Across America to lay a wreath at the grave of every veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas December 14, 2013, was previously designated by the Senate as Wreaths Across America Day ; and Whereas, on December 13, 2014, the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy of bringing remembrance wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery to honor our veterans: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day ; (2) honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition; and (3) recognizes the service and sacrifice that our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our great Nation.