[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
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[H.J. Res. 86 Reported in Senate (RS)]
Calendar No. 501
106th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. J. RES. 86
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 9, 2000
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
April 12, 2000
Reported by Mr. Hatch, without amendment
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the service by
members of the Armed Forces during such war, and for other purposes.
Whereas on June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea with
approximately 90,000 troops, thereby initiating the Korean War;
Whereas on June 27, 1950, President Harry S Truman ordered military intervention
in Korea;
Whereas approximately 5,720,000 members of the Armed Forces served during the
Korean War to defeat the spread of communism in Korea and throughout the
world;
Whereas casualties of the United States during the Korean War included 54,260
dead (of whom 33,665 were battle deaths), 92,134 wounded, and 8,176
listed as missing in action or prisoners of war; and
Whereas service by members of the Armed Forces in the Korean War should never be
forgotten: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress--
(1) recognizes the historic significance of the 50th
anniversary of the Korean War;
(2) expresses the gratitude of the people of the United
States to the members of the Armed Forces who served in the
Korean War;
(3) honors the memory of service members who paid the
ultimate price for the cause of freedom, including those who
remain unaccounted for; and
(4) calls upon the President to issue a proclamation--
(A) recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean
War and the sacrifices of the members of the Armed
Forces who served and fought in Korea to defeat the
spread of communism; and
(B) calling upon the people of the United States to
observe such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies
and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives March 8, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 501
106th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. J. RES. 86
_______________________________________________________________________
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the service by
members of the Armed Forces during such war, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________
April 12, 2000
Reported without amendment