Expressing support for the designation of May 9 as "Home Front Heroes Day".

IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 373 Expressing support for the designation of May 9 as ‘‘Home Front Heroes Day’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 9, 2023 Mr. ALLRED (for himself and Mr. MOONEY) submitted the following resolu- tion; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Account- ability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 9 as ‘‘Home Front Heroes Day’’. Whereas there is not a day for acknowledging everyone on the home front, men and women, young and old, for their support, work, and sacrifices at home during the service of their family members, loved ones, and fellow country- men and countrywomen in the military; Whereas Home Front Heroes Day is organized and spear- headed by John Hampton ‘‘Lucky’’ Luckadoo, who served in the United States Army Air Corps and flew 25 missions over Germany as a B–17 bomber pilot in World War II, to honor civilian Americans for their vital roles in supporting the military in years past and present; VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 May 10, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR373.IH HR373 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 2 •HRES 373 IH Whereas Home Front Heroes Day will recognize and cele- brate those individuals who serve selflessly at home to en- sure the United States military can focus on preserving democracy and freedom at home and around the world in a time of war and peace; Whereas Home Front Heroes Day is a valuable complement to the existing holidays and special days that honor our veterans and military members; and Whereas it is hoped that Home Front Heroes Day will in- spire a sense of unity around a common cause: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) expresses support for the designation of 2 ‘‘Home Front Heroes Day’’ in the United States; 3 and 4 (2) recognizes the efforts and sacrifice made by 5 civilians in contribution to wartime efforts. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:11 May 10, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR373.IH HR373 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB