[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1446 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1446

  Recognizing the residents of the City of Tracy, California, on the 
  occasion of the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation, for 
        their century of dedicated service to the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 16, 2010

Mr. McNerney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the residents of the City of Tracy, California, on the 
  occasion of the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation, for 
        their century of dedicated service to the United States.

Whereas the City of Tracy is located in San Joaquin County, which is home to 
        more than 42,000 veterans;
Whereas the Tracy area is home to the Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin, 
        which serves as a vital distribution center for materials and supplies 
        for the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas the City of Tracy maintains a cherished memorial containing the names of 
        the heroes from Tracy who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the 
        United States from World War I to the present;
Whereas Camp Tracy, located near the City of Tracy, played a role in 
        intelligence operations that contributed to the war effort during World 
        War II;
Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces from the City of Tracy served 
        bravely, and many lost their lives, in the Korean War, Vietnam War, 
        Persian Gulf War, and other military conflicts of the 20th century;
Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces from the City of Tracy have 
        served with honor in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
Whereas the Tracy Press reported on November 11, 2008, that the City of Tracy 
        has endured one of the Nation's highest per capita casualty rates in the 
        war in Iraq: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its gratitude to the veterans of the City of 
        Tracy, California, who have committed their lives to serving 
        the United States; and
            (2) expresses its gratitude to all of the residents of the 
        City of Tracy, California, for their century-long commitment to 
        serving the United States.
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