Expressing support for the month of May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month".
H. Res. 373 is a House resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses support for designating the month of May as “Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.” The resolution honors the more than 1.3 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in service, acknowledges the families of fallen service members, and urges Americans to reflect on and honor these sacrifices. It also requests (non-binding) that the President issue an annual proclamation designating May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month, affirming the Nation’s gratitude, and encouraging volunteering and support for veteran service organizations. As a resolution, this measure is a non-binding expression of the House’s position. It does not create new law or funding; rather, it seeks to shape public observance and the presidential proclamation of the designated month. The bill was introduced by Rep. Moore of Alabama and referred to the Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs committees.
Key Points
- 1The resolution honors more than 1.3 million U.S. service members who gave their lives in defense of the country.
- 2It recognizes the families and loved ones of the Nation’s fallen heroes and asks the public to lift them up in prayer.
- 3It urges all Americans to reflect on the contributions of fallen service members and to honor their memory for safeguarding liberty.
- 4It requests the President issue an annual proclamation designating “Fallen Heroes Memorial Month,” affirming gratitude to the fallen, and calling on Americans to remember and honor them.
- 5It encourages paying tribute through volunteering and supporting veterans’ service organizations.