Remarks of Honorable Lane Evans
H.Res. 298, Sense of the House That Veterans Day Should  
Continue To Be Observed On November 11  

December 4, 2001

             Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of House Resolution 298 and urge all of my colleagues to support this important measure.  Mr. Speaker the purpose of House Resolution 298 is simple, but it is as profound as it is simple.

House Resolution 298 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Veterans Day should continue to be observed on November 11^th.  In addition, Veterans Day should be observed separate and apart from any other Federal holiday or day for Federal elections or national observances.

Our nation has a long-standing tradition of honoring our veterans on November 11^th.   As many know, the observance of Veterans Day on November 11^th has historic significance.  On the 11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month, the guns used to wage World War I were officially silenced.  This day, Armistice Day, became known as Veterans Day as our nation recognized the sacrifice and service of all our Nation’s veterans.

Veterans Day should be preserved and continue to be the day our nation pauses to recognize all veterans.  Let us retain November 11^th as Veterans Day and honor all those who have served our nation in uniform.

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