Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I present House Concurrent Resolution 226…”

“Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I present House Concurrent Resolution 226 for consideration, supporting the observance of Spirit of '45 Day to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945. H. Con. Res. 226 enjoys the strong bipartisan support of over 70 cosponsors. Madam Speaker, communities across the country will commemorate the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14 by establishing an annual day of remembrance in honor of the legacy of the men and women of America's so-called 'Greatest Generation.' August 14, 1945, is a day that changed history. It marked the end of World War II and ushered in a new era of peace, prosperity and unity made possible by the heroic efforts of men and women who risked their freedom to give us ours. The goal of this resolution is to inspire a renewed sense of community and national unity in our country by establishing a day when America will stop to reflect on the achievements of the men and women who endured the Great Depression, preserved freedom and democracy in the most devastating war in history, and then went on to rebuild their shattered world.”