A resolution recognizing and honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation.

Bill: 117-sres-238
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Introduced: 2021-05-26
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Military history

U.S. history

Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest action: action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 5/26/2021 S3506)

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-05-26
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution recognizes and honors the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation during World War II.</p>

action_date: 2021-07-12
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution recognizes and honors the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation during World War II.</p>

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 238 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 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

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.

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 238 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 , Mr. Hoeven , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 12, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to 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

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.