00SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18                                                                                     
01 Honoring the military veterans of World War II and commemorating the 50th                                               
02 anniversary of the end of World War II.                                                                                 
03 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:                                                               
04  WHEREAS this year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II; and                                           
05  WHEREAS Germany surrendered to the Allies on May 8, 1945, which is referred to                                         
06 as V-E Day, or Victory in Europe Day; and                                                                               
07  WHEREAS Japan surrendered on August 14, 1945, which is referred to as V-J Day,                                         
08 or Victory over Japan Day, and this event marked the end of World War II; and                                           
09  WHEREAS the veterans of World War II risked their lives so that the world would                                        
10 remain free from political tyranny and oppression; and                                                                  
11  WHEREAS many of the citizens of this state stepped forward to forfeit their lives,                                     
12 making the ultimate sacrifice so that their children and families and other citizens of this                            
13 nation could remain free;                                                                                               
14  BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature honors the persons who                                                

01 defended our nation's freedom and democracy in World War II and recognizes their bravery                                
02 and sacrifice; and be it                                                                                                
03  FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature declares August 14, 1995,                                           
04 World War II Memorial Day to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War                                   
05 II, and respectfully encourages the Governor to issue a proclamation calling on the people of                           
06 the state to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.