A joint resolution designating November 22, 1993, as "National Military Families Recognition Day".
PL 103-137 (S.J.Res.115), enacted 11/08/1993

PUBLIC LAW 103-137—NOV. 8, 1993 
107 STAT. 1377 
Public Law 103-137 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating November 22, 1993, as "National Military Families Recognition Day". 
Whereas the Congress recognizes and supports the Department 
of Defense poUcies to recruit, train, equip, retain, and field a 
military force that is capable of preserving peace and protecting 
the vital interests of the United States and its allies; 
Whereas miUtary families shoulder the responsibility of providing 
emotional support for their service members; 
Whereas, in times of war and military action, miUtary families 
have demonstrated their patriotism through their steadfast sup-
port and commitment to the Nation; 
Whereas the emotional and mental readiness of the United States 
military personnel around the world is tied to the well-being 
and satisfaction of their families; 
Whereas the quality of life that the Armed Forces provide to mili-
tary famiUes is a key factor in the retention of military personnel; 
Whereas the people of the United States are truly indebted to 
miUtary families for facing adversities, including extended separa-
tions from their service members, frequent household moves due 
to reassignments, and restrictions on their employment and edu-
cational opportunities; 
Whereas 74 percent of officers and 55 percent of enlisted personnel 
in the Armed Forces are married; 
Whereas families of active duty military personnel (including 
individuals other than spouses and children) comprise more than 
one-half of the active duty community of the Armed Forces, 
and spouses and children of members of the reserve component 
of the Armed Forces in paid status comprise more than one-
half of the individuals constituting the reserve component of 
the Armed Forces community; 
Whereas hundreds of thousands of spouses, children, and other 
dependents living abroad with members of the Armed Forces 
face financial hardship and feelings of cultural isolation; 
Whereas the significantly reduced global military tensions following 
the end of the Cold War have resulted in a down-sizing of the 
national defense and a refocusing of national priorities on 
strengthening the American economy and increasing competitive-
ness in the global marketplace; 
Whereas the Congress is grateful for the sacrifices of military 
families and is committed to assisting the service members and 
their families who undergo the transition from active duty to 
civilian Ufe; and 
Nov. 8, 1993 
[S.J. Res. 115] 
107 STAT. 1378 
PUBLIC LAW 103-137—NOV. 8, 1993 
Whereas militguy families are devoted to the overall mission of 
the Department of Defense and have supported the role of the 
United States as the military leader and protector of the Free 
World: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That November 
22, 1993 is designated as "National Military Families Recognition 
Day" in appreciation of the commitment and devotion of present 
and former military families and the sacrifices that such families 
have made on behalf of the Nation and the President is authorized 
£ind requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of 
the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved November 8, 1993. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 115: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): 
Oct. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 2, considered and passed House.