Recognition and Commendation of State Legislator and Legislative Staff Veterans.

In addition to policy directives and resolutions, NCSL members occasionally approve what are known as memorial resolutions. These don't necessarily fall under the conference's mission of addressing the state-federal partnership but instead recognize a specific event or activity. In 2021, the conference adopted a new memorial resolution honoring legislators and legislative staff who are military veterans.

WHEREAS, since 1938, a single day each year has been set aside as a national holiday to honor the veterans of this nation; and

WHEREAS, since 1954, this day has been known as Veterans Day; and

WHEREAS, the important purpose of Veterans Day is to pay tribute to America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good; and

WHEREAS, the actions taken by military veterans have protected the freedom of our citizens to seek the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and

WHEREAS, Veterans Day falls next week on Nov. 11 and this is the first Legislative Summit of the National Conference of State Legislatures to occur in proximity to the holiday; and

WHEREAS, the National Conference of State Legislatures has identified more than 900 military veterans who are currently serving as elected state legislators; and

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