Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations.

IV 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 268 Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARCH 23, 2021 Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. RYAN, Mr. BANKS, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. POSEY, Mr. BUDD, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. MAST, Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. OBERNOLTE, Mr. DUNN, Mrs. STEEL, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. ALLEN, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina, Mr. BAIRD, and Mr. BABIN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations. Whereas for nearly a century, veterans service organizations have served as a complementary and integral part of sup- porting members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families; Whereas since their inception, veterans service organizations have proudly supported members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and the families of those who have served, vol- unteering millions of hours and raising billions of dollars; VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:49 Mar 23, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR268.IH HR268 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 268 IH Whereas veterans service organizations have representatives in all 50 States, territories, and abroad; Whereas auxiliary units of veterans service organizations have more than 1,000,000 members and are composed of wives, widows, mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and granddaughters of veterans, as well as veterans them- selves; Whereas veterans service organizations have raised money to aid and enhance the lives of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families through financial support—providing assistance with essentials such as rent, child care, utilities, and food; Whereas veterans service organizations host ‘‘stand-downs’’ that focus on providing vital health and support services to homeless veterans; Whereas veterans service organizations strengthen their local communities by conducting food drives, visiting hospitals, and providing scholarships to youth; Whereas veterans service organizations serve as advocates for veterans and their families; Whereas veterans service organizations conduct welcome home and send-off events for members of the Armed Forces; Whereas section 1491 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 578 of the National Defense Author- ization Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–65), directed the Department of Defense to provide every veteran, upon re- quest, a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two uniformed service members, a flag ceremony, and the playing of Taps; VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:49 Mar 23, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR268.IH HR268 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 268 IH Whereas veterans service organizations provide military honor ceremonies for fallen veterans and their families and for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces; Whereas members of veteran service organizations selflessly volunteer their services at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs throughout the country to enhance the lives of veterans and their families; and Whereas each year, auxiliary units of veterans service organi- zations raise millions of dollars for cancer research: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) honors and recognizes the patriotism and 2 countless contributions to the United States by gen- 3 erations of veterans service organizations; 4 (2) commends members of veterans service or- 5 ganizations in the United States, territories, and 6 abroad for their dedicated service to and support of 7 members of the Armed Forces and veterans as well 8 as their families and communities; 9 (3) encourages the people of the United States 10 to promote awareness of the contributions and dedi- 11 cation of members of veterans service organizations 12 to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and 13 their families; and 14 VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:49 Mar 23, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR268.IH HR268 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 4 •HRES 268 IH (4) calls on the people of the United States to 1 follow the noble example of the veterans service or- 2 ganizations and volunteer support and services to 3 those who have selflessly served the United States. 4 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:49 Mar 23, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR268.IH HR268 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS