ACR 30, as introduced, Irwin. Armed Forces Day.
This measure would honor and recognize the service and sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces and their families on the occasion of Armed Forces Day on May 16, 2015.
Fiscal committee: no.
P1 1WHEREAS, Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 in
2connection with the consolidation of the military services in the
3United States Department of Defense; and
4WHEREAS, The purpose of Armed Forces Day is to honor the
5men and women who are serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps,
6Air Force, and Coast Guard, including the National Guard and
7Reserve components; and
8WHEREAS, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third
9Saturday in May, which this year is May 16, 2015; and
10WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces have performed
11tremendous service on behalf of the United States; and
12WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces have been killed
13and injured in operations to bring peace and stability in the name
14of democracy; and
P2 1WHEREAS, All Americans appreciate the sacrifices of those
2who bravely serve our country, and acknowledge those businesses
3and employers that accommodate those service people who are
4called abroad to defend their nation; and
5WHEREAS, All Americans express their recognition and
6gratitude for members of the Armed Forces at home and abroad;
7now, therefore, be it
8Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
9thereof concurring, That the Legislature, on the occasion of Armed
10Forces Day 2015;
11(1) Honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice that members
12of the Armed Forces and their families gave, and continue to give,
13to the United States;
14(2) Remains committed to supporting the members of the Armed
15Forces and their families;
16(3) Encourages Americans to show their support and
17appreciation for members of the Armed Forces on Armed Forces
18Day;
19(4) Commends the actions of private citizens and organizations
20who volunteer to support America’s wounded warriors; and
21(5) Expresses the gratitude of the American people to the
22members of the Armed Forces for their service on behalf of the
23United States; and be it further
24Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies
25of this resolution to the authors for appropriate distribution.
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