S.Res. 216 — A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, commending the acts of heroism displayed by those servicemembers, and recognizing the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Expresses appreciation to, and commends the heroism and bravery of, the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during World War II, known collectively as the "Greatest Generation."

Honors such members on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the end of such War, and in conjunction with the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" on September 2-September 5, 2005, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Honors all members of the Armed Forces, past and present, for defending U.S. freedom in times of both war and peace.

Commends the participants of such Weekend.

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2005-07-27
Introduced in Senate
2005-07-27
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9199-9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9199-9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9187-9188)
2005-07-27
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9199-9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9199-9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9187-9188)

A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, commending the acts of heroism displayed by those servicemembers, and recognizing the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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