13-R298
2013 -- H 6178
Enacted 05/29/13
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING
AUGUST 11TH, 2013, AS "SPIRIT OF '45 DAY" IN THE STATE OF
Introduced By:
Representatives Phillips, Gallison, Baldelli-Hunt,
Date Introduced:
May 29, 2013
WHEREAS, Nationally, the second Sunday in August has been set aside
as “Spirit of ’45
Day,” a day to commemorate the anniversary of the end
of World War II and the efforts of
millions of veterans; and
WHEREAS, On August 14,
1945, people in the
learned of the end of World War II. News of the Allies’
noble victory was met with joyous
celebration, humility, and spiritual reflection; and
WHEREAS, The victory marked the culmination of an unprecedented
national effort that
defeated the forces of aggression, brought freedom to
subjugated nations, and ended the horrors
of the Holocaust; and
WHEREAS, More than
400,000 Americans gave their lives in service to their country
during World War II. The historic accomplishments of
this era were achieved through the
collective service and personal sacrifices of all who served in
uniform and also those who
supported them on the home front; and
WHEREAS, The courage, dedication, self-sacrifice, and compassion of
the World War II
generation have inspired subsequent generations who have gone on
to serve in the
Armed Forces, including the men and women who are
currently deployed to
WHEREAS, In addition, upon their return to civilian life, these same
men and women
created an array of organizations and institutions during the
postwar era which helped to
strengthen American democracy by promoting civic engagement,
volunteerism, and service to
community and country; and
WHEREAS, August 14,
1945, marked not only the end of a war, but also the beginning
of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the
shattered nations of the Allies and their enemies alike, and to
create institutions to work towards a
more peaceful global community; and
WHEREAS, The entire World War II generation, military and civilian,
has provided a
model of unity and community that serves as a source of
inspiration for current and future
generations of Americans to come together to work for the
continued betterment of the United
States and the world; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
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hereby recognizes August 11th of 2013 as “Spirit of ’45 Day” in our state;
and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the
Director of the Division of Veterans’
Affairs.
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