_____________ joint resolution NO. _____________

INTRODUCED BY _________________________________________________

By Request of the ****

A joint resolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the state of montana acknowledging and thanking military veterans who served in the korean war and recognizing those from montana who sacrificed their lives.

WHEREAS, on June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea, thereby initiating the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, President Harry S. Truman ordered U.S. military intervention to help stop the attack on June 27, 1950; and

WHEREAS, approximately 5,720,000 men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces served and fought during the Korean War to defeat the spread of communism; and

WHEREAS, many Montanans have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country and securing the freedoms we enjoy today; and

WHEREAS, these brave heroes answered the call of our national anthem, which states "then conquer we must when our cause it is just"; and

WHEREAS, these heroes and their families deserve honor and remembrance for the tremendous sacrifices they made in service to their country.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

That the 68th Legislature hereby recognizes and thanks veterans of the Korean War and their families for their sacrifices in service to their country.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State send copies of this resolution to the Governor and the Montana Congressional Delegation.