Bill Summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of October 23, 2019 as a national day of remembrance for the tragic terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983. The resolution acknowledges the deployment of US Armed Forces to Lebanon in 1982 as part of a multinational peacekeeping force and the deadly attack that occurred on October 23, 1983. It also recognizes the 241 members of the Armed Forces who were killed in the blast, including 220 Marines, making it the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since World War II. The resolution highlights the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces from 39 states and Puerto Rico who died while serving in Beirut. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in ceremonies and activities honoring the national day of remembrance.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation may bring up painful memories for individuals who lost loved ones in the tragic terrorist bombing in Beirut. They may experience emotional distress and sadness as they remember the events of that day.
2. The legislation may also raise awareness about the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and their families. This could lead to increased support and appreciation for veterans and their service to the country.
3. The national day of remembrance designated in this legislation could bring people together to honor and remember those who lost their lives in the bombing. This could foster a sense of unity and patriotism within communities.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 374 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 374
Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2019, as a
national day of remembrance of the tragic terrorist bombing of the
United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 23, 2019
Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Jones, Mr.
Cruz, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Coons, Mr.
Rubio, and Mr. Casey) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2019, as a
national day of remembrance of the tragic terrorist bombing of the
United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.
Whereas, in 1982, the United States deployed members of the Armed Forces to
Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force;
Whereas, early on the morning of October 23, 1983, a truck packed with
explosives detonated outside of a building at Beirut International
Airport that served as quarters for several hundred members of the Armed
Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping force;
Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces were killed in the blast;
Whereas the members of the Armed Forces killed included 220 Marines, members of
the Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines Regiment, which
made October 23, 1983, the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since the
Battle of Iwo Jima in February and March 1945 during World War II;
Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy sailors and 3 Army
soldiers were killed, and more than 100 other members of the Armed
Forces were injured;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while
serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984;
Whereas, on the same day as the bombing of the Marine Corps barracks, another
suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another building
in Beirut; and
Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize the events of October 23, 1983,
and the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who died in
Beirut on that day through the establishment of a national day of
remembrance on October 23, 2019: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) supports the designation of a national day of
remembrance on October 23, 2019, for members of the Armed
Forces of the United States who were killed or injured by the
terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in
Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States to support
and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other
activities in observance of such a national day of remembrance.
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