Section 1 Short title
This resolution may be cited as the “Sergeant Clinton K. Ruiz Memorial Resolution”.
Sergeant Clinton K. Ruiz Memorial Resolution
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding outreach to families of members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in other conflicts.
Sec. 2 Sense of Congress regarding families that have lost loved ones in combat
It is the sense of Congress that—
all families that have lost loved ones in uniform should be recognized for their sacrifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support of the United States;
local communities should recognize and support those families that have lost a loved one in combat; and
the President should encourage military bases around the country to organize and host events to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces of all services, and to encourage the attendance of families within the local area that have lost loved ones in combat to attend such commemorations.