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Sixty-sixth
Legislative Assembly HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3023
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives Satrom, Grueneich, Hoverson, Paulson, Schauer, Strinden
1 A concurrent resolution honoring the service and devotion our fallen armed forces veterans
2 have made to this great nation.
3 WHEREAS, the brave men and women of the United States armed forces proudly serve
4 this country and risk their lives to protect our freedom; and
5 WHEREAS, thousands of American men and women have selflessly dedicated their lives in
6 service as peacemakers and peacekeepers; and
7 WHEREAS, 5,000 to 6,500 veterans commit suicide annually in the United States and the
8 suicide rate for veterans is more than three times higher than for nonveterans; and
9 WHEREAS, combat trauma, health issues, and emotional issues caused by the combat
10 service of our veterans have led to the premature death of thousands of this nation's veterans;
11 and
12 WHEREAS, greater strides must be made to demonstrate the appreciation and gratitude
13 our loyal military veterans deserve for their service and dedication to this nation;
14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
15 NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
16 That the Sixty-sixth Legislative Assembly honors the service and devotion our fallen armed
17 forces veterans have made to this great nation; and
18 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution
19 to the President of the United States and to each member of the North Dakota Congressional
20 Delegation.
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