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TheWeekInCongress.com (TM) Week Ending September 21, 2007
H.RES.326 Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
The Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. was dedicated 25 years ago this year and pays tribute to the more than 58,000 men and women killed during the Vietnam War and the 153, 303 wounded.
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Sponsor: Rep. Darlene Hooley (OR-5th) Vote: Passed House by voice vote September 18, 2007 Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost ## All Rights Reserved. © 2007 TheWeekInCongress.com(TM) No reproduction, language translation or distribution without written permission from TheWeekInCongress.com.(TM)
MORE INFORMATION Whereas the Vietnam Veterans Memorial marks the 25th anniversary of its dedication in 2007; Whereas the Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of more than 58,000 men and women who lost their lives during the Vietnam War; Whereas the Memorial honors the sacrifice of the 153,303 men and women who were wounded during the conflict; Whereas the Memorial honors the more than 3,000,000 men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War; Whereas the Memorial has served as a powerful force for national healing; Whereas over four million people visit the Memorial each year to pay tribute to lost loved ones and remember the sacrifice of those who served the United States during the Vietnam War; and Whereas the Memorial is a testament to the dedication of the private individuals and corporations that raised $8,400,000 to build the Memorial: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) honors the sacrifice of the men and women who lost their lives in service of the United States during the Vietnam War; (2) recognizes the service of the men and women who were members of the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War; and (3) commemorates the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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