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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The freedom and security that citizens of the
3 United States enjoy today are direct results of the blood shed
4 and continued vigilance given by the United States Armed Forces
5 over the history of our great nation; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The sacrifices that such members of the United
7 States Armed Forces, and of the family members that support
8 them, have preserved the liberties that have enriched this
9 nation making it unique in the world community; and
 
10     WHEREAS, The United States Congress, in two thousand and
11 four, passed a resolution proclaiming May as National Military
12 Appreciation Month, calling all Americans to remember those who
13 gave their lives in defense of freedom and to honor the men and
14 women of all of our Armed Services who have served and are now
15 serving our Country, together with their families; and
 
16     WHEREAS, The months of May and June were selected for this
17 display of patriotism because during these months we celebrate
18 Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day,
19 Armed Forces Day/Week National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day,
20 Navy Day, Army Day, and Flag Day; therefore, be it
 
21     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE

 

 

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1 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
2 proclaim the period of May 1 through June 14, 2007 as National
3 Military Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois and
4 encourage all citizens to join us in showing our gratitude by
5 the appropriate display of flags and ribbons during the
6 designated period.