HR 9075

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution expressing gratitude and support for the men
3	and women of the United States military serving in the
4	Global War on Terror and designating June 16, 2008, as
5	"Vets for Victory Day" in the State of Florida.
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7	WHEREAS, almost 3 million American men and women serving in
8	the United States military as active-duty members of the United
9	States Armed Forces, members of the National Guard, and military
10	reservists are on duty around the world, charged with the
11	responsibility of protecting the United States, its citizens,
12	and our interests and allies, and
13	WHEREAS, many of these servicemembers are currently engaged
14	in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, fighting the "Global War on
15	Terror," and
16	WHEREAS, over 125,000 men and women from Florida have
17	served in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the
18	Global War on Terror, and
19	WHEREAS, over 29,000 American troops have been wounded in
20	combat in Iraq, and 1,868 American troops have been wounded in
21	Afghanistan, since March 19, 2003, while more than 4,400 others
22	have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in
23	service to their country, and
24	WHEREAS, all members of the United States military who are
25	engaged in fighting the Global War on Terror do so with
26	considerable personal sacrifice, which often includes long
27	separations from their families, and
28	WHEREAS, the Armed Forces of the United States continue to
29	protect all Americans, the interests of our nation, and our
30	allies from those who are our avowed enemies and, in doing so,
31	need and deserve our complete respect and support, NOW,
32	THEREFORE,
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34	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
35	Florida:
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37	That the House of Representatives of the State of Florida
38	declares its complete and unwavering support for the American
39	men and women serving in the United States military as active-
40	duty members of the United States Armed Forces, members of the
41	National Guard, and military reservists, both around the world
42	and here at home, and for their mission in conducting the Global
43	War on Terror.
44	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, on behalf of the people of the
45	State of Florida, the House of Representatives of the State of
46	Florida hereby affirms that we will not abandon our servicemen
47	and servicewomen in this time of war and pledges its full
48	support to them and to their efforts to secure victory.
49	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, on behalf of the people of the
50	State of Florida, the House of Representatives of the State of
51	Florida expresses its deepest gratitude and heartfelt pride for
52	the sacrifices and bravery of our servicemen and servicewomen
53	both at home and abroad and expresses its utmost gratitude for
54	their heroic service to the United States of America.
55	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in recognition of their
56	service to the nation, the House of Representatives of the State
57	of Florida designates June 16, 2008, as "Vets for Victory Day"
58	in the State of Florida.
59	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
60	transmitted to the President of the United States, to the
61	President of the United States Senate, to the Speaker of the
62	United States House of Representatives, to the United States
63	Secretary of Defense, to the United States Secretary of Veterans
64	Affairs, to each member of the Florida delegation to the United
65	States Congress, to the Governor of the State of Florida, and to
66	the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans'
67	Affairs, as a tangible token of the sentiments expressed herein.

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