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Honoring Memorial Day: Remembering Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price

This Congressional resolution reaffirms the importance of Memorial Day, a federal holiday established in 1971 to honor military personnel who died serving the United States. It urges all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time to commemorate their sacrifice. The document emphasizes that the government's ability to provide representative governance is made possible by the bravery of those honored on this day. It does not introduce new laws or obligations, but reinforces a tradition of remembrance.
Key points
The resolution highlights Memorial Day as a day to honor military personnel who died in service to the nation.
It encourages citizens to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day to collectively honor the fallen.
It recognizes that the nation's freedom and governmental function are a result of the sacrifices made by those who died.
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Honoring the men and women who paid the ultimate price for the Nation's freedom and recommitting the people of the United States to remember and renew the legacy of Memorial Day.
Print number: HCONRES 37
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Process start date: 2021-05-28