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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 126
BY REPRESENTATIVE COX
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes May 1-June 14, 2012, as National Military
Appreciation Month
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To recognize the first of May through the fourteenth of June, 2012, as National Military2
Appreciation Month.3
WHEREAS, during National Military Appreciation Month, all members of the4
military are celebrated, including those who are members or staff of the Legislature of5
Louisiana; and6
WHEREAS, the freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today7
are direct results of the blood shed and continued vigilance of the United States Armed8
Forces over the history of this great nation; and9
WHEREAS, the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of the family10
members who support them have preserved the liberties that have enriched this nation and11
made it unique in the world community; and12
WHEREAS, in 2004, the United States Congress passed a resolution proclaiming13
National Military Appreciation Month and calling all Americans to remember those who14
gave their lives in defense of freedom and to honor the men and women of all of the armed15
forces who have served and are now serving their country, together with their families; and16
WHEREAS, the months of May and June have been selected for this display of17
patriotism because during these months, the nation celebrates Victory in Europe (VE) Day,18
Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, National Day of Prayer,19
Memorial Day, Navy Day, Army Day, and Flag Day; and20 HLS 12RS-3674 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, those who serve in the armed forces have earned the eternal respect,1
admiration, and gratitude of the state's citizens, and it is fitting to set aside a special month2
in recognition of their unwavering selflessness and courage.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby4
recognize the first of May through the fourteenth of June, 2012, as National Military5
Appreciation Month.6
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted7
to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.8
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Cox HCR No. 126
Recognizes May 1-June 14, 2012, as National Military Appreciation Month.