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1 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
1 2 BY WARNSTADT, MURPHY, STEVENS, WITT, COHOON,
1 3 D. TAYLOR, TREMMEL, MERTZ, O'BRIEN, SMITH,
1 4 SCHERRMAN, ATTEBERRY, MAY, T. TAYLOR, MYERS,
1 5 BUKTA, GREIMANN, KUHN, SENG, REYNOLDS, DOTZLER,
1 6 RICHARDSON, and CONNORS
1 7 A Resolution requesting that the Governor of Iowa
1 8 proclaim the month of May as Military Appreciation
1 9 Month.
1 10 WHEREAS, the freedom and security that citizens of
1 11 the United States enjoy today are direct results of
1 12 the vigilance of the United States Armed Forces; and
1 13 WHEREAS, recognizing contributions made by members
1 14 of the United States Armed Forces will increase
1 15 national awareness of the sacrifices that such members
1 16 have made to preserve the freedoms and liberties that
1 17 enrich this nation; and
1 18 WHEREAS, it is important to preserve and foster
1 19 admiration and respect for the service provided by
1 20 members of the United States Armed Forces; and
1 21 WHEREAS, it is vital for youth in the United States
1 22 to understand that the service provided by members of
1 23 the United States Armed Forces has secured and
1 24 protected the freedoms that United States citizens
1 25 enjoy today; and
1 26 WHEREAS, recognizing the unfailing support that
1 27 families of members of the United States Armed Forces
1 28 have provided to such members during their service and
1 29 how such support strengthens the vitality of our
1 30 nation is important; and
2 1 WHEREAS, recognizing the role that the United
2 2 States Armed Forces play in maintaining the military
2 3 superiority of the United States and in contributing
2 4 to world peace will increase awareness of all
2 5 contributions made by such Armed Forces; and
2 6 WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the
2 7 importance of maintaining a strong, equipped, well-
2 8 educated, well-trained military for the United States
2 9 to safeguard freedoms, humanitarianism, and
2 10 peacekeeping efforts around the world; and
2 11 WHEREAS, it is proper to foster and cultivate the
2 12 honor and pride that citizens of the United States
2 13 feel toward members of the United States Armed Forces
2 14 for the protection and service that such members
2 15 provide; and
2 16 WHEREAS, recognizing the many sacrifices made by
2 17 members of the United Sates Armed Forces is important
2 18 to maintain the morale of the troops; and
2 19 WHEREAS, it is proper to recognize and honor the
2 20 dedication and commitment of members of the United
2 21 States Armed Forces, and to show appreciation for all
2 22 contributions made by such members since the inception
2 23 of such Armed Forces; NOW THEREFORE,
2 24 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
2 25 That the House of Representatives requests that the
2 26 Governor of Iowa issue each year a proclamation
2 27 designating May as National Military Appreciation
2 28 Month, and call on the people of Iowa to honor the
2 29 dedicated service provided by the members of the
2 30 United States Armed Forces, and to observe the month
3 1 with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
3 2 LSB 3543YH 79
3 3 vl/gg/8
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