Recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law as a day on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified Federal facilities and national cemeteries, military installations, and post offices.
Extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives and the Nation to those who have served their nation in captivity to hostile forces as prisoners of war.
Recognizes and honors the more than 88,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for and their families.
Recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/MIA organizations to ensuring that America never forgets the contribution of the Nation's prisoners of war and unaccounted for military personnel.
[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 771 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 771
Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation
for the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National
POW/MIA Recognition Day.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 14, 2004
Mr. Simmons (for himself, Mr. Collins, Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Mr.
Evans, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Gibbons, and Mr. Skelton) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed
Services
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation
for the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National
POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Whereas from World War II to the present, more than 88,000 members of the
Untited States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for;
Whereas nearly 50,000 former American prisoners of war are currently living in
the United States;
Whereas the United States owes a significant debt of gratitude for the sacrifice
and hardships endured by former prisoners of war and missing personnel;
Whereas former prisoners of war continue to serve and inspire our nation;
Whereas National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the six days specified by law
as days on which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified Federal
facilities and national cemeteries, post offices, and military
installations; and
Whereas tens of thousands of American families have loved ones who are still
listed as unaccounted for and daily endure tremendous hardship and
emotional suffering: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one
of the six days specified by law (pursuant to section 902 of
title 36, United States Code) as a day on which the POW/MIA
flag is to be flown over specified Federal facilities and
national cemeteries, military installations, and post offices;
(2) extends the gratitude of the House of Representatives
and the Nation to those who have served their nation in
captivity to hostile forces as prisoners of war;
(3) recognizes and honors the more than 88,000 members of
the United States Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for and
their families;
(4) recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/MIA
organizations to ensuring that America never forgets the
contribution of the Nation's prisoners of war and unaccounted
for military personnel; and
(5) calls on all Americans to recognize National POW/MIA
Recognition Day with appropriate remembrances, ceremonies, and
activities.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mr. Simmons moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7214-7217)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 771.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7214)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7214)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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