(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2006, National Support the Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 698 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 698
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans
should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service
and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home
and abroad.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 28, 2006
Mr. Knollenberg submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Armed Services
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans
should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service
and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home
and abroad.
Whereas it was through the brave and noble efforts of the Nation's forefathers
that the United States first gained freedom and became a sovereign
nation;
Whereas there are more than 1,300,000 active component and more than 1,100,000
reserve component members of the Armed Forces serving the Nation in
support and defense of the values and freedom that all Americans
cherish;
Whereas the members of the Armed Forces deserve the utmost respect and
admiration of their fellow Americans for putting their lives in danger
for the sake of the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces are defending freedom and democracy around
the globe and are playing a vital role in protecting the safety and
security of all Americans;
Whereas the nation officially celebrates and honors the accomplishments and
sacrifices of veterans, patriots, and leaders who fought for freedom,
but does not yet officially pay tribute to those who currently serve in
the Armed Forces;
Whereas all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to support the
troops; and
Whereas March 26th, 2006, is designated as ``National Support the Troops Day'':
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that
all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon
the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces
both at home and abroad.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mrs. Drake moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H882-884)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 698.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H882)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H882)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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