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Week Ending June 10, 2005

House Concurrent Resolution 159 Recognizing the sacrifices being made by the families of members of the Armed Forces and supporting the designation of a week as National Military Families Week.

BRIEF

Expressing Congress’ appreciation for sacrifices made by military families of deployed soldiers and recognizing the challenges those families make more and more frequently these days, the Resolution supports the designation of the week of June 5, 2005 as National Military Families Week.

Sponsor: Representative John Boozman (R-AR-3^rd)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote (June 7, 2005)

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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Recognizing the sacrifices being made by the families of members of the Armed Forces and supporting the designation of a week as National Military Families Week.

Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere appreciation for the sacrifices being made by the families of members of the Armed Forces while their loved ones are deployed in the service of their country;

Whereas military families face unique challenges while their loved ones are deployed because of the lengthy and dangerous nature of these deployments;

Whereas the strain on military family life is further increased when these deployments become more frequent;

Whereas military families on the home front remain resilient because of their comprehensive and responsive support system;

Whereas the brave members of the Armed Forces who have defended the United States since September 11, 2001, continue to have incredible, unending support from their families; and

Whereas the week of June 5, 2005, has been proposed to be designated as National Military Families Week: Now, therefore be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress--

(1) recognizes the sacrifices of military families and the support they provide for their loved ones serving as members of the Armed Forces; and

(2) supports the designation of a week as National Military Families Week.

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