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 118 STAT. 4059 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—JULY 22, 2004 Whereas the veterans of the Armed Forces have made great sac- rifices to ensure the peace and security of the United States; Whereas the members of AMVETS are dedicated to providing impor- tant services to their local communities and to their fellow vet- erans; Whereas the motto of AMVETS is ‘‘We fought together, now let’s build together’’; Whereas the members of AMVETS consistently honor that motto through countless hours of patriotic service, including providing services to hospitalized veterans, assisting veterans with their problems regarding housing and employment, marching in parades, participating in color guards and burial details, and educating the Nation’s youth; Whereas the war on terrorism has emphasized the sacrifices that veterans have made, and continue to make, for the benefit of the Nation; Whereas AMVETS has designated July 23 as AMVETS National Charter Day; and Whereas the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day is to raise public awareness regarding AMVETS’ commitment and service to veterans, the families of veterans, and the Nation: Now, there- fore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress recognizes the members of AMVETS (American Vet- erans) for their service to the Nation and supports the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day. Agreed to July 22, 2004. ARMY MOTOR TRANSPORT BRIGADE, RED BALL EXPRESS—60TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION Whereas June 6, 2004, the 60th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, was observed by Ameri- cans with numerous commemorations of the sacrifices of those who fought to preserve the liberty and freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas commemoration of those sacrifices and the recollection of those who served should include all who served, including those who performed critical logistics functions; Whereas after the breakout from the beachheads at Normandy following the D-Day landings, Allied forces began a rapid advance across France, with the result that advancing units in many cases began to outrun their supplies of fuel, food, and ammuni- tion; Whereas on August 21, 1944, in response to the need for resupply of rapidly advancing forces, the Army Motor Transportation Service created a trucking operation called the Red Ball Express which began operations on August 25, 1944; Whereas the Red Ball Express was a massive convoy effort to speed supplies to the Allied armies advancing across France; July 22, 2004 [H. Con. Res. 439] VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 9796 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.003 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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