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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—MAR. 6, 2007

121 STAT. 2577

Whereas, of the millions of men and women who have served in the Armed Forces in war, military operations, or other armed conflicts, only 3,443 members have thus far been awarded the Medal of Honor; Whereas 111 Medal of Honor recipients are still living as of January 1, 2007; Whereas it is appropriate to commemorate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor and to recognize their bravery and sacrifice for the United States; Whereas the designation of a National Medal of Honor Day would raise the awareness of the American people regarding the significance and meaning of the Medal of Honor and help focus the efforts of national, State, and local organizations striving to foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients; and Whereas March 25 would be an appropriate date to observe National Medal of Honor Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress— (1) recognizes the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States; (2) recognizes the educational opportunity that a National Medal of Honor Day would present to the American public; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of Medal of Honor recipients. Agreed to March 1, 2007.

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD CEREMONY—CAPITOL ROTUNDA AUTHORIZATION

Mar. 6, 2007 [S. Con. Res. 15]

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on March 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Tuskegee Airmen in accordance with Public Law 109–213. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

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