Expressing Support for Fallen Heroes Memorial Month

About the Resolution

Mr. M. OORE of Alabama (for himself, Mr. C RENSHAW, Mr. W EBER of Texas, Ms. T ENNEY , Mr. C ARTER of Georgia, Mrs. B ICE , Mr. V ALADAO , Mr. L UTTRELL , and Mr. W EBSTER of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

The Resolution's Purpose

RESOLUTION Expressing support for the month of May as ‘‘Fallen Heroes Memorial Month’’.

Whereas, since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States, more than 1,300,000 members of the Armed Forces have given their lives for the cause of liberty, both in the United States and around the world;

Whereas the people of the United States owe a profound debt to those who served the Nation in uniform and made the ultimate sacrifice so that their countrymen could live freely;

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The Resolution's Key Points

1. honors the more than 1,300,000 veterans who gave their lives in service to the United States;
2. recognizes the families and loved ones of the Nation’s fallen heroes and lifts them up in prayer;
3. urges the people of the United States to reflect on the contributions of America’s heroes and to honor the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in securing the blessings of liberty for our country;
4. requests that the President issue an annual proclamation designating ‘Fallen Heroes Memorial Month’;
5. affirms the Nation’s everlasting gratitude for members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice;

Quotes from Leaders

"[A]ll that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake, and often yields it up in his country’s cause. The highest merit, then is due to the soldier."        from Abraham Lincoln

"The nation will never forget the sacrifices made by those who served abroad and those who waited on home front."        from George W. Bush

Supporting the Resolution

By supporting this resolution, we can honor the memories of our fallen heroes and continue to show our gratitude for their sacrifices.

We can also take steps to support our veterans and their families, such as volunteering with veteran service organizations or donating to causes that help them transition back to civilian life.