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 118 STAT. 2612 PUBLIC LAW 108–432—DEC. 3, 2004 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 110: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 150 (2004): Nov. 16, considered and passed House. Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate. to secure their freedom, have graciously hosted countless veterans groups over the years; Whereas Luxembourg has erected over 90 monuments and plaques commemorating the liberation of Luxembourg by United States Armed Forces during World War II; Whereas the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in 2004 will be marked by many commemorative events by citizens of the United States, Belgium, Luxembourg, and many other nations; Whereas the friendship between the United States and both Bel gium and Luxembourg is strong today in part because of the Battle of the Bulge; and Whereas section 204 of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 (38 U.S.C. 2409 note) authorized the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a memorial marker honoring those who fought in the Battle of the Bulge: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress— (1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the battle in the European theater of operations during World War II known as the Battle of the Bulge, which began with a German surprise attack in the Ardennes forest region of Belgium and Luxem bourg and ended with an Allied victory that made possible the defeat of Nazi Germany four months later; (2) honors those who gave their lives during the Battle of the Bulge; (3) authorizes the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of the Bulge with appropriate programs, cere monies, and activities; and (4) reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg. Approved December 3, 2004.

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