H.Res.855 - Expressing support for designation of May 1 as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

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HRES 855 IH

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 855

Expressing support for designation of May 1 as ‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’EH

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 22, 2009

Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. CLAY, Mr. AKIN, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. CLEAVER, and Mr. BARTLETT) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for designation of May 1 as ‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’Res. 855

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,Comments Close Comments Permalink

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Whereas the House of Representatives has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces;Comments Close Comments Permalink

Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States;Comments Close Comments Permalink

Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the American people remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Flags for that purpose;Comments Close Comments Permalink

Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying;Comments Close Comments Permalink

Whereas the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; andComments Close Comments Permalink

Whereas May 1 would be an appropriate date to designate as ‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’: Now, therefore, be itComments Close Comments Permalink

Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the designation of ‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’ and calls upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.Comments Close Comments Permalink

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