Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress-- (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (the VFW); (2) congratulates the VFW on achieving that milestone; (3) commends the approximately 2,000,000 veterans who belong to the VFW and thanks them for their service to their fellow veterans and the Nation; and (4) calls upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the VFW and the contributions made by the VFW to veterans and the Nation and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Approved September 29, 1999.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 34: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-205 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 145 (1999): June 29, considered and passed House. Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate.
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