House Resolution 42 - Introduced

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                                    H.R. ________ S.R. ________


  1  1                HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.    
  1  2                BY  UPMEYER and D. TAYLOR
  1  3 A Resolution honoring the activities and commitment of
  1  4    the Patriot Guard Riders.
  1  5    WHEREAS, the Patriot Guard Riders are a diverse
  1  6 organization of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts from
  1  7 across the nation united by an unwavering respect for
  1  8 members of the armed forces who risk their lives for
  1  9 the freedom and security of this nation; and
  1 10    WHEREAS, the primary mission of the Patriot Guard
  1 11 Riders is to attend funeral services of members of the
  1 12 armed forces as invited guests of the members'
  1 13 families both as a show of respect and to shield the
  1 14 mourning family and their friends from interruptions
  1 15 created by any protestor or group of protestors; and
  1 16    WHEREAS, the shielding of family and friends from
  1 17 protestors is accomplished through strictly legal and
  1 18 nonviolent means; and
  1 19    WHEREAS, the Patriot Guard Riders also attend
  1 20 funeral services for law enforcement personnel and
  1 21 fire fighters to pay tribute to their contribution and
  1 22 sacrifice; and
  1 23    WHEREAS, the additional activities of the Patriot
  1 24 Guard Riders include attending or conducting welcome
  1 25 home and send=off ceremonies for both individual
  1 26 soldiers and reserve or national guard units, and
  1 27 distribution of Patriot Guard Rider flags to armed
  1 28 forces units as a show of support and to increase
  1 29 morale; and
  1 30    WHEREAS, Patriot Guard Riders are also active in
  2  1 visiting and supporting wounded soldiers and
  2  2 remembering and honoring elderly veterans; NOW
  2  3 THEREFORE,
  2  4    BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
  2  5 That the respect and patriotism exhibited by the
  2  6 Patriot Guard Riders in honoring killed or wounded
  2  7 armed forces, law enforcement, and fire protection
  2  8 personnel, and in increasing the morale of individual
  2  9 armed forces members and units and supporting the
  2 10 families and communities coping with their deployment,
  2 11 is officially recognized and commended by the members
  2 12 of the House of Representatives.
  2 13 LSB 2870YH 82
  2 14 rn:rj/je/5