This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, when 156,000 American, British, and Canadian troops began the liberation of Europe by landing on the beaches of Normandy, France. The resolution highlights the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers who faced extreme challenges, such as the intense enemy fire at Omaha Beach and the airborne troops who parachuted behind enemy lines the night before the invasion. It acknowledges the significance of the operation, which was the largest amphibious assault in history and pivotal in ending World War II, preventing further atrocities, and preserving democracy in Europe.

The resolution further honors the soldiers' courage, which led to the freedom and prosperity enjoyed in Europe today and the continued freedom of the United States. It resolves that the House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island officially memorializes the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6, 2024, and recognizes the noble causes of freedom and liberty for which so many sacrificed. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island Adjutant General, Major General Christopher P. Callahan.