[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 829 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 829

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for 
Tots Program and celebrating the long history of the commitment of the 
    Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots 
   Foundation to serving the local communities of the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 11, 2022

 Mr. King (for Mr. Sullivan) submitted the following resolution; which 
             was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for 
Tots Program and celebrating the long history of the commitment of the 
    Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots 
   Foundation to serving the local communities of the United States.

Whereas, in 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program was created by 
        William ``Bill'' Hendricks, Major, United States Marine Corps Reserve, 
        to assist the orphaned and less fortunate children following World War 
        II;
Whereas, during the 1947 holiday season, Major Hendricks and his United States 
        Marine Corps Reserve unit provided more than 5,000 toys to children in 
        the Los Angeles local area;
Whereas, in 1948, the Commandant of the Marine Corps established the Marine 
        Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program as a nationwide effort;
Whereas, in 1991, to continue the administration of the Marine Corps Reserve 
        Toys for Tots Program, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation 
        was created as a nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) 
        of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
Whereas, in 1995, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program was assigned as 
        an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve and an official activity 
        of the Marine Corps;
Whereas the mission of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to 
        collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December each 
        year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate 
        children in the community in which the campaign is conducted, in order 
        to contribute to the welfare of the local community, increase public 
        awareness, and enhance the image of the Marine Corps;
Whereas the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has expanded to cover all 
        50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
        and Guam, and includes 142 Marine Forces Reserve Unit campaigns and more 
        than 800 campaigns run by civilian volunteers; and
Whereas the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has provided more than 
        604,000,000 toys and 1,800,000 books to more than 272,000,000 of the 
        less fortunate children of the United States, the District of Columbia, 
        and the territories of the United States, including more than 180,000 
        children who are part of the Toys for Tots Native American Program, 
        while maintaining a 97:3 program to support ratio: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the 
        Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program;
            (2) recognizes and thanks the Marine Corps Toys for Tots 
        Foundation for tirelessly serving the underserved children 
        throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, and the 
        territories of the United States; and
            (3) applauds the Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Corps 
        Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for their past, present, and 
        future efforts to bring Christmas joy to millions of children 
        year after year.
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