Honoring Latinos for their continual service and sacrifice as members of the United States Armed Forces.

Honors Latinos for their continued service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Recognizes past service of Latinos who have sacrificed their lives to defend freedom and democracy.

Commends leading Latino members of the Armed Forces for their long-time commitment to securing and defending the United States.

Recognizes the significant role of Latino members of the Armed Forces to the success of ongoing military operations.

Urges the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to support and encourage Latino members of the Armed Forces and promote leadership amongst them.

[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1651 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1651

 Honoring Latinos for their continual service and sacrifice as members 
                   of the United States Armed Forces.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 23, 2010

Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California (for herself, Mr. Meeks of New York, 
 Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Rothman of New Jersey, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Sires, 
Mr. Towns, Mr. Hinojosa, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Pierluisi, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. 
Donnelly of Indiana, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Filner, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Sablan, 
    Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Capuano, Ms. Roybal-Allard, and Mr. Polis of 
Colorado) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring Latinos for their continual service and sacrifice as members 
                   of the United States Armed Forces.

Whereas Latinos have served in every United States military conflict since the 
        Revolutionary War;
Whereas 149,411 Latinos are currently serving as active duty members in the 
        United States Armed Services;
Whereas 80,051 Latinos are currently serving in the United States Reserves;
Whereas 28,009 Latinos are currently deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan;
Whereas 466 Latinos have lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom and 2,007 
        Latinos have been wounded; and
Whereas 100 Latinos have lost their lives in Operation Enduring Freedom and 408 
        Latinos have been wounded in action: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors Latinos for their continued service in the 
        United States Armed Forces;
            (2) recognizes the past service of Latino members of the 
        United States Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in 
        order to defend the freedom and democracy of the United States;
            (3) commends leading Latino members of the United States 
        Armed Forces for their long-time commitment to securing and 
        defending the United States;
            (4) recognizes the significant role of Latino members of 
        the United States Armed Forces to the success of ongoing 
        military operations; and
            (5) urges the Secretary of Defense to support and encourage 
        the Latino members of the United States Armed Forces and 
        promote leadership amongst them.
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