HR0443 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Cold War consisted of the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union that developed after World War II, representing the competing economic, political, and social values of their nations and their respective allies; and

WHEREAS, The Cold War involved hundreds of military exercises and operations that occurred between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991; and

WHEREAS, Millions of Americans valiantly stood watch as members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War; and

WHEREAS, The Cold War was permeated by an atmosphere of fear over the potential use of nuclear weapons on a scale that would annihilate humanity; and

WHEREAS, During the Cold War, the men and women of the Armed Forces used their training, expertise, and restraint to prevent escalation of nuclear tensions and to protect America and the world from nuclear war; and

WHEREAS, Many Americans sacrificed their lives in conflicts during the Cold War in the cause of defending democracy and promoting world peace and stability; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to remember the many sacrifices and contributions to the cause of freedom made by the outstanding men and women who served in the Armed Forces during the Cold War; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare December 26, 2023 and December 26, 2024 as Cold War Veterans Recognition Day in honor of the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we encourage Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to be observed with appropriate activities, programs, and services.