HR 9033, Engrossed 1 2003
1	House Resolution
2	A resolution in support of the use of United States Armed
3	Forces against Iraq.
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5	WHEREAS, Saddam Hussein has failed to comply with the
6	United Nations Security Council Resolutions 678, 686, 687, 688,
7	707, 715, 949, 1051, 1060, 1115, 1134, 1137, 1154, 1194, 1205,
8	1284, and 1441, and
9	WHEREAS, the military action now underway against Iraq is
10	lawful and fully authorized by the Congress in Sec. 3(a) of
11	Public Law 107-243, which passed the U.S. Senate on Oct. 10,
12	2002, by a vote of 77-23, and which passed the House of
13	Representatives on that same date by a vote of 296-133, and
14	WHEREAS, more than 225,000 men and women of the United
15	States Armed Forces are now involved in conflict against Iraq,
16	and
17	WHEREAS, over 200,000 members of the reserves and National
18	Guard have been called to active duty for the conflict against
19	Iraq and other purposes, and
20	WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature and the American people
21	have the greatest pride in the men and women of the United
22	States Armed Forces, and the civilian personnel supporting them,
23	and strongly support them in their efforts, NOW, THEREFORE,
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25	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
26	Florida:
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28	(1) Commends and supports the efforts and leadership of
29	the President, as commander in chief, in the conflict against
30	Iraq;
31	(2) Commends, and expresses the gratitude of the nation to
32	all members of the United States Armed Forces (whether on active
33	duty, in the National Guard, or in the reserves) and the
34	civilian employees who support their efforts, as well as the men
35	and women of civilian national security agencies who are
36	participating in the military operations in the Persian Gulf
37	region, for their professional excellence, dedicated patriotism,
38	and exemplary bravery;
39	(3) Commends and expresses the gratitude of the state and
40	nation to the family members of soldiers, sailors, airmen,
41	Marines, and civilians serving in operations against Iraq who
42	have borne the burden of sacrifice and separation from their
43	loved ones;
44	(4) Expresses its deep condolences to the families of
45	brave Americans who have lost their lives in this noble
46	undertaking, over many years, against Iraq;
47	(5) Joins all Americans in remembering those who lost
48	their lives during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert
49	Storm in 1991, those still missing from that conflict, including
50	Captain Scott Speicher, USN, and the thousands of Americans who
51	have lost their lives in terrorist attacks over the years, and
52	in the global war on terrorism; and
53	(6) Expresses sincere gratitude to British Prime Minister
54	Tony Blair and his government for their courageous and steadfast
55	support, as well as gratitude to other allied nations for their
56	military support, logistical support, and other assistance in
57	the campaign against Saddam Hussein's regime.
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