Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 478 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 478

    Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as 
                     ``American Patriotism Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 4, 2025

  Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Mr. Donalds, Mr. McCormick, Mr. 
 McDowell, Mr. McGuire, Mrs. Bice, Mrs. Luna, Mr. Fleischmann, and Mr. 
 Norman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as 
                     ``American Patriotism Month''.

Whereas, on July 4, 1776, in an act of patriotism, the 13 colonies declared 
        independence from British rule and created the United States of America;
Whereas the United States was founded on the values of life, liberty and the 
        pursuit of happiness;
Whereas, throughout its rich history, many American patriots have demonstrated 
        commitment to these founding principles through selfless service and 
        sacrifice;
Whereas following the unprecedented Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 
        7, 1941, thousands of Americans rushed to enlist in the United States 
        military to defend our country;
Whereas, on June 6, 1944, over 73,000 Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy 
        to protect democracy and liberty around the globe and here at home;
Whereas, on January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address 
        said, ``And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do 
        for you, ask what you can do for your country,'';
Whereas, on January 20, 1981, President Ronald Reagan in his inaugural address 
        said, ``Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the 
        arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of 
        free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do 
        not have. It is a weapon that we as Americans do have.'';
Whereas through the leadership of United States Presidents and the American 
        people, America was triumphant in the Cold War against the Soviet Union 
        and emerged as the beacon of hope for the free world;
Whereas when the United States of America was attacked on September 11, 2001, 
        American patriots rushed to help one another, defend our country, and 
        defend the values that as Americans we so deeply believe in;
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the American patriots aboard United Airlines 
        flight 93 fought against the hijackers and saved thousands of American 
        lives;
Whereas 181,510 Americans joined the ranks of Active Duty service and 72,908 
        enlisted in the reserves in the year following the September 11, 2001, 
        attack;
Whereas, on July 5, 2019, President Trump in his Salute to America said ``That 
        same American spirit that emboldened our founders has kept us strong 
        throughout our history. To this day, that spirit runs through the veins 
        of every American patriot. It lives on in each and every one of you here 
        today. It is the spirit of daring and defiance, excellence and 
        adventure, courage and confidence, loyalty and love that built this 
        country into the most exceptional nation in the history of the world, 
        and our nation is stronger today than it ever was before. It is its 
        strongest now.'';
Whereas July holds significance in American history as it includes Independence 
        Day, the commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, a document 
        that became an international beacon of freedom;
Whereas the millions of American citizens who have given their life in defense 
        of the United States of America to protect the values and freedoms that 
        our Founding Fathers declared on July 4, 1776, deserve the respect and 
        gratitude of the American people; and
Whereas the month of July would be an appropriate month to designate as 
        ``American Patriotism Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the importance of American patriotism and 
        its examples throughout history;
            (2) recognizes the contributions of all Americans, past and 
        present, who have preserved America's patriotic principles 
        through service and sacrifice; starting with our founding 
        fathers declaration of independence from Great Britain on July 
        4, 1776;
            (3) encourages individuals, schools, organizations, and 
        communities across the United States to observe the month with 
        appropriate ceremonies, activities, and educational initiatives 
        that celebrate American history, values, and civic 
        responsibility;
            (4) supports the designation of ``American Patriotism 
        Month''; and
            (5) requests that the President issue an annual 
        proclamation designating ``American Patriotism Month''.
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