Senate Resolution 121

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  1  1                SENATE RESOLUTION NO.    
  1  2                BY  IVERSON and GRONSTAL
  1  3            (COMPANION TO LSB 6530HH BY GIPP)
  1  4 A Resolution to recognize and honor Iowans serving in all
  1  5 branches and components of the military.
  1  6    WHEREAS, Iowa contributes significant numbers of
  1  7 military personnel to the defense capability of the
  1  8 United States and such personnel are vitally important
  1  9 to our national security; and
  1 10    WHEREAS, Iowans serving in the military accept
  1 11 their role as defenders of our people's freedoms and
  1 12 rights, and continue to meet and exceed the readiness
  1 13 standards; and
  1 14    WHEREAS, Iowans serving in the military are
  1 15 continually on the vigil and ready to respond when
  1 16 called for a war, conflict, or national emergency; and
  1 17    WHEREAS, Iowans serving in the military continue to
  1 18 demonstrate their professionalism, dedication, and
  1 19 skills, as well as their patriotism and love for their
  1 20 country and the liberties, freedoms, and rights that
  1 21 it stands for as they mobilize in record numbers to
  1 22 support Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring
  1 23 Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the global war
  1 24 on terrorism; and
  1 25    WHEREAS, Iowans serving in the military are
  1 26 prepared to accomplish their missions in worldwide
  1 27 locations as they endure separation from their homes
  1 28 and family relationships and obligations, and missed
  1 29 special family occasions as they fulfill their
  1 30 assignments; and
  2  1    WHEREAS, the actions of Iowans serving in the
  2  2 military reflect great credit upon all the people of
  2  3 the State of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE,
  2  4    BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate
  2  5 recognizes and honors the Iowa members of the military
  2  6 for their dedication and outstanding performance of
  2  7 duty, and the Senate expresses its appreciation to the
  2  8 families of Iowa's military members.
  2  9 LSB 6530SS 80
  2 10 kk/sh/8