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Week Ending July 11, 2008

H.RES.1080 Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles.

The 101^st Airborne was formed in 1942 and were the first to land in France during WWII.

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Sponsor:  Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-1^st)

Vote: Passed House July 14, 2008 378 to 0 RC 487

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Whereas the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), or the Screaming Eagles, headquartered in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, has faithfully answered America's call for service since its formation on August 15, 1942;

Whereas the Screaming Eagles were the first Americans to land in France as part of the D-day invasion of Europe by Allied forces;

Whereas the Screaming Eagles were one of the first units to deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in November, 2001, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001;

Whereas the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has since deployed tens of thousands of young men and women to Iraq and Afghanistan no less than three times in support of the Global War on Terrorism, performing counter-insurgency operations, securing liberty for such nations to deny safe-haven to terrorists, and helping build a better future for such nations;

Whereas 186 Screaming Eagles have made the ultimate sacrifice and countless others have been injured in multiple operations since deployments began in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and

Whereas the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has recognized its `rendezvous with destiny,' serving the Nation in five wars, and Congress has awarded 22 members with the Congressional Medal of Honor: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) recognizes the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), also known as the Screaming Eagles, as one of the great Divisions in American military history;

(2) recognizes that America owes a tremendous debt to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) for the extraordinary service, sacrifice, and patriotism of the soldiers of the Division and their families; and

(3) acknowledges that the contributions of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) to ensure the continued safety and security of this nation will not go unnoticed.

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