R 266

2003 -- H 6570

Enacted 06/24/03

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DONALD RUMSFELD AND THE RHODE ISLAND

DELEGATION TO CONGRESS DO ALL THEY CAN TO ENSURE THAT THE RHODE

ISLAND NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS SERVING IN IRAQ HAVE ALL NECESSARY

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Introduced By: Representatives Naughton, Aubin, Gallison, Flaherty, and E Coderre

Date Introduced: June 24, 2003

     WHEREAS, Today there are many members of the Rhode Island National Guard

sacrificing much as they serve their nation in Iraq; and

     WHEREAS, There is some concern that many of the members of the Rhode Island

National Guard currently do not have proper access to vital and essential supplies and equipment

such as water, food, and flak jackets; and

     WHEREAS, Our Guardsmen have put their careers on hold and are away from their

families without any knowledge of when their tours of duty will end; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby respectfully request that the President of the United States, the

Secretary of Defense, and the Rhode Island delegation to Congress do all they can to ensure that

all members of the Rhode Island National Guard serving in Iraq are provided with the necessary

supplies and equipment and, furthermore, we respectfully request that these men and women are

given some indication as to when their tour of duty in Iraq will be ending; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, the Secretary

of Defense, and the members of the Rhode Island Congressional delegation.

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