GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

S	1 

SENATE RESOLUTION 1314

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Sponsors: Senator Guy.
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Referred to:  Calendared for 5/24/89.
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May 23, 1989

A SENATE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD, AND IN PARTICULAR TO THE PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the United States Marine Corps and the United States Armed Forces are a fighting force without equal; and
Whereas, the United States Marine Corps and the United States Armed Forces have always protected and defended not only the people and concerns of the United States but have protected and defended freedom and democracy throughout the world; and
Whereas, United States military history is a string of successes without equal in the history of the world; and
Whereas, the high standards and commitment to excellence of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Armed Forces give the United States unequaled strength in the world community; and
Whereas, the reputation of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Armed Forces make United States foreign policy a policy of confidence in strength; and
Whereas, the citizens of North Carolina can feel secure in the knowledge that they are protected by the finest fighting force on earth; and
Whereas, the citizens of North Carolina are proud that this State hosts some of the nation's most elite military installations, including Camp Lejeune, Pope Air Force Base, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and Fort Bragg; and
Whereas, military personnel within our State have made and continue to make significant contributions to the economic vitality of the State; and
Whereas, military personnel have traditionally been and continue to be some of our State's finest citizens and the very backbone of their communities;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate:
Section 1.  The Senate commends the United States Marine Corps and the United States Armed Services for their contributions to the people of the United States and to all the people of the world, and in particular to the people of North Carolina.
Sec. 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the United States Marine Corps and the United States Armed Services.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.