Bill Text: GA HR1724 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Sergeant Billy Freeman Chapter 317; National Korean War Veterans Assoc.; commend
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-17 - House Read and Adopted [HR1724 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1724-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1724
By:
Representatives Reece of the
11th,
Loudermilk of the
14th,
Crawford of the
16th,
and Dempsey of the
13th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Sergeant Billy Freeman Chapter 317 of the National Korean War Veterans
Association and recognizing the 60th anniversary of the invasion of South Korea
by Communist North Korea; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their
personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the
freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS,
members of the United States military have long been recognized around the world
for their superior tactical skills, their strength of physique and character,
and their ability to complete any objective; and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of this nation regard members of the United States military as
demonstrating a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy, willing to
sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of
their fellow man; and
WHEREAS,
June 25, 2010, will mark the 60th anniversary of the invasion of South Korea by
Communist North Korea; and
WHEREAS,
in 1990, the United States Congress declared that what was previously referred
to as the Korean Conflict would henceforth be known as the Korean War, a war in
which 36,574 American troops were killed in the theater of war and another
103,284 were wounded; and
WHEREAS,
over 99,000 Georgians fought valiantly in Korea, with 11,040 being wounded and
740 laying the ultimate sacrifice upon the altar of freedom; and
WHEREAS,
Sergeant Billy Freeman was the first of 15 soldiers from Rome and Floyd County,
Georgia, who died in battle in Korea;
and
WHEREAS, the Sergeant Billy Freeman Chapter 317 of the National Korean War Veterans Association was formed in Rome to foster recognition and appreciation for the tremendous sacrifices of all Korean War veterans, living and dead; and
WHEREAS, the Sergeant Billy Freeman Chapter 317 of the National Korean War Veterans Association was formed in Rome to foster recognition and appreciation for the tremendous sacrifices of all Korean War veterans, living and dead; and
WHEREAS,
the Sergeant Billy Freeman Chapter will join with the Korean Association of Rome
and Northwest Georgia and the National Association of Korean War Veterans to
support and promote a three-year observance to coincide with the invasion of
South Korea and the cessation of hostilities; and
WHEREAS,
veterans and current members of the United States military embody the spirit of
service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is
abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and
sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored
appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body express their most profound appreciation for veterans of the Korean
War and their families for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people
and ideals of the United States and extend sincere gratitude for their selfless
service to this nation.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Sergeant
Billy Freeman Chapter 317 of the National Korean War Veterans Association.
