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Commemorating the centennial of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

S. Res. 487 · 118th Congress · Dec 6, 2023 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the Senate—
(1)
recognizes the century of service by the American Battle Monuments Commission and their personnel who have worked to honor the service and sacrifices of our fallen warriors and those who fought at their side;
(2)
commends the work done by the American Battle Monuments Commission to oversee and execute commemorative events at cemeteries and memorials, especially for the benefit of veterans and families who return to those sacred grounds on milestone anniversaries or dates of personal significance;
(3)
supports the efforts of the American Battle Monuments Commission to educate the coming generations, young Americans, and young people from around the world on the sacrifices made by those American soldiers, sailors, aviators, Marines, and members of the Coast Guard who died during military service and are buried or memorialized on the sacred grounds they steward;
(4)
encourages all people of the United States to visit and pay their respects to those interred in cemeteries maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission overseas who died fighting against tyranny;
(5)
lauds the continued mission carried out with excellence by the American Battle Monuments Commission; and
(6)
wishes the American Battle Monuments Commission continued success for another 100 years and beyond.