[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 297 Engrossed in House (EH)] 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 297 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas the United States has always had strong Armed Forces made up of courageous men and women serving the ideals of duty, honor, and country; Whereas the Armed Forces were unfortunately once a place of segregation of the races; Whereas despite segregation, minority members of the Armed Forces, such as the Tuskegee Airmen, who trained at historic Moton Field in Macon County, Alabama, demonstrated honor and bravery above and beyond the call of duty; Whereas the bravery and sacrifice of all members of the Armed Forces regardless of race during World War II and prior conflicts is a matter of national honor; Whereas the integration of the Armed Forces beginning in 1948 was a seminal event in our Nation's history and instilled the democratic ideal of equality in the military; and Whereas the continued bravery and dedication of every member of the Armed Forces continues to be a source of pride to every American: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of Congress to honorably and respectfully recognize the historic significance and to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of President Truman's Executive Order 9981 signed on July 26, 1948 that declared it to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin thereby beginning the process of ending segregation in the United States Armed Forces. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2008. Attest: Clerk. 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 297 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.