,,iv #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,,res4 #hd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #bf1 #bjac ,mr4 ,al ,green of ,texas submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs ,,resolution ,supporting the goals and ideals of ,national ,salute to ,hospitalized ,veterans ,week4 ,whereas ,national ,salute to ,hospitalized ,veterans ,week will serve as an opportunity for all ,americans to pause with reverence to honor all the men and women who have worn the ,nation's uniform and sacrificed on behalf of the ,nation2 ,whereas all the members of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states represent the best that the ,united ,states has to offer and safeguard the highest ideals of liberty and freedom2 ,whereas it is imperative that the ,nation honors its commitment to veterans by providing services that are vital to their livelihood1 increasing community awareness about the challenges that veterans face every day1 and encouraging community members to share their time with veterans to learn about their extraordinary sacrifices to the ,nation2 ,whereas ,national ,salute to ,hospitalized ,veterans ,week will not only honor the sacrifices of veterans but the sacrifices of their family members as well2 ,whereas ,national ,salute to ,hospitalized ,veterans ,week will shed light on the importance of providing adequate job training and education services1 so veterans are able to transition into civilian life and acquire well-paying jobs upon their return from service2 and ,whereas ,national ,salute to ,hospitalized ,veterans ,week will provide community members with an opportunity to become engaged in support networks that provide vital assistance to veterans and their families3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 supports the goals and ideals of ,national ,salute to ,hospitalized ,veterans ,week and its efforts to pay tribute to veterans1 the sacrifices they have endured to keep the ,nation safe from those who wish to do it harm1 and their steadfast loyalty to upholding the ,nation's highest values of liberty and freedom2 7#b7 encourages citizens who live near a ,department of ,veterans ,affairs hospital or similar support network to volunteer their time1 visit1 and thank the veterans of their community for their service2 and 7#c7 pledges to continue to support veterans-related services that provide quality1 affordable health care to veterans in need1 and to take action to ensure that the ,nation's veterans are provided with the best care a grateful ,nation can provide4