107 STAT. 282 PUBLIC LAW 103-60—AUG. 2, 1993 Public Law 103-60 lOBd Congress Joint Resolution Aus 2 1993 ——^— Designating April 9, 1994, as "National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day". [S.J. Res. 54] Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; Whereas thousands of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in such wars were captured by the enemy and held as prisoners of war; Whereas many such prisoners of war were subjected to brutal and inhumane treatment by their captors in violation of international codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of war and died, or were disabled, as a result of such treatment; and Whereas the great sacrifices of such prisoners of war and their families deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That April 9, 1994, is designated as "National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day" in honor of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been held as prisoners of war, and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to commemorate such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved August 2, 1993. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 54: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): Mar. 26, considered and passed Senate. July 13, considered and passed House, amended. July 21, Senate concurred in House amendments.
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