Bill > HRes222

This resolution recognizes and honors the significant contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers who have supported members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families for nearly a century. The resolution highlights their extensive efforts, including volunteering millions of hours, raising billions of dollars, providing financial assistance for essentials like rent and food, hosting "stand-downs" for homeless veterans, conducting community service activities like food drives and scholarship programs, and performing military honor ceremonies for fallen veterans. With representatives in all states, territories, and abroad, these organizations have over 1,000,000 members, including wives, widows, mothers, daughters, and veterans themselves. The resolution specifically commends these groups for their patriotism and dedicated service, encourages public awareness of their contributions, and calls on Americans to follow their example by supporting those who have served the United States. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives aims to formally acknowledge and celebrate the ongoing humanitarian and support work of these vital veterans' organizations.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/222/all-info