108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 239
IN THE
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October
3, 2003
Mr. CAMPBELL (for
himself, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. THOMAS, and Mr. MCCAIN)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the
Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Designating November 7,
2003, as `National Native American Veterans Day' to honor the service of Native
Americans in the United States Armed Forces and the contribution of Native
Americans to the defense of the United States.
Whereas Native Americans have served with honor and distinction in the United
States Armed Forces and defended the United States of America for more than 200
years;
Whereas Native Americans have served in wars involving the United States from
Valley Forge to the 2003 hostilities in Afghanistan and Iraq;
Whereas Native Americans have served in the Armed Forces with the highest record
of military service of any group in the United States;
Whereas the courage, determination, and fighting spirit of Native Americans have
strengthened and continue to strengthen the United States, including the United
States Armed Forces;
Whereas Native Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the
United States, even in times when Native Americans were not citizens of the
United States;
Whereas the establishment of a National Native American Veterans Day will honor
the continuing service and sacrifice of Native Americans in the United States
Armed Forces; and
Whereas November 7th, a date that falls within the traditional observance of
Native American Indian Heritage Month, would be an appropriate day to establish
a National Native American Veterans Day:
Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate
(1) honors the service of Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces and
the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of the United States;
(2) designates November 7, 2003, as `National Native American Veterans Day';
(3) encourages all people in the United States to learn about the history of the
service of Native Americans in the Armed Forces; and
(4) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities to demonstrate support for Native American veterans.
American Indian Veterans
Warrior Walk
http://www.warriorwalk.com
Commander Jake Signer
singerjake@hotmail.com (jake singer)
Sharon
and I met with Jake and all the walkers while they were in Alma Arkansas, UNA
fully supports this issue. Contact your Senator asking that they support it as
well,
S. RES. 239
Will be introduced in the house of Representatives later this month by AZ. Rep.
Rick Renzi, so make sure you contact your Congress Rep. and ask them to show
support.
Congressman Rick Renzi,
Arizona 1st District, U.S. House of Representatives
http://www.house.gov/renzi/
We also ask Congressman Renzi to sign on in support of HRES 167 IH, national
holiday for Native Americans, so far one AZ Rep. has signed on.
Native
Americans in the U.S. Military
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq61-1.htm
Native
American Women Veterans
http://www.womensmemorial.org/NAHM.html
A
Tribute To Native American Veterans
http://www.unitednativeamerica.com/veterans.html
Native Women
Veterans Of Our Military Armed Services
http://www.nativewomenveterans.org
Mike
Graham
Founder United Native America