[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 43 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 43

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas, on September 29, 1899, the organization now known as the Veterans of 
        Foreign Wars of the United States was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in the 
        aftermath of the Spanish-American War;
Whereas, on September 29, 2024, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United 
        States will celebrate its 125th anniversary;
Whereas, since 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its 
        predecessor organizations have provided voluntary and unselfish service 
        to the Armed Forces, veterans, and the United States by--

    (1) advocating for overarching benefits programs for veterans;

    (2) facilitating veterans transitioning back to civilian society;

    (3) serving the communities in which veterans live; and

    (4) taking a national leadership role on substantive issues important 
to veterans of the Armed Forces; and

Whereas the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of 
        the United States provides an opportunity to recognize, honor, and pay 
        tribute to the nearly 1,000,000 veterans of the Armed Forces represented 
        by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States who served in 
        combat from World War II to the present day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of September 29, 
        2024, as ``Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day'';
            (2) recognizes the historic significance of the 125th 
        anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of 
        the United States and congratulates the organization on 
        achieving that milestone;
            (3) commends the nearly 1,000,000 veterans who belong to 
        the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and thanks 
        those veterans for their service to their fellow veterans and 
        the United States; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        September 29, 2024, with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and 
        activities.

            Passed the Senate December 10, 2024.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
118th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                            S. CON. RES. 43

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

   Expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as 
         ``Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day''.