H.Res. 1293

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1293 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1293

Recognizing and celebrating ``National Salvation Army Week'' on May 11 
through May 17, 2026.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 15, 2026

Mr. Davis of North Carolina submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing and celebrating ``National Salvation Army Week'' on May 11 
through May 17, 2026.

Whereas, since its founding in 1865, the Salvation Army has been dedicated to 
serving individuals and families in need, without discrimination;
Whereas, for more than 150 years, the Salvation Army has provided essential 
social services, including disaster relief, food assistance, shelter, 
rehabilitation programs, and youth development initiatives in local 
communities across the United States;
Whereas President Dwight D. Eisenhower first declared ``National Salvation Army 
Week'' in 1954, recognizing the organization's unwavering commitment to 
serving communities nationwide;
Whereas the Salvation Army serves more than 27,000,000 Americans annually, 
offering compassion, hope, and support to the most vulnerable 
populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, 
seniors, human trafficking survivors, and those recovering from 
addiction;
Whereas the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, first launched in 1891, has 
become one of the most recognizable and impactful annual charitable 
traditions, raising funds to support millions in need each year;
Whereas the Salvation Army continues to be a trusted partner at the local, 
State, and Federal levels, providing critical services that address 
poverty, hunger, and emergency assistance in times of crisis;
Whereas, across the Nation, the Salvation Army operates shelters, food pantries, 
job training programs, and emergency disaster relief efforts that 
strengthen communities and improve lives; and
Whereas volunteers, donors, and officers of the Salvation Army exemplify the 
spirit of service, working tirelessly to provide relief and opportunity 
for those in need: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes and celebrates ``National Salvation Army 
Week'';
(2) commends the Salvation Army for its historic and 
ongoing efforts to uplift and serve individuals and families 
across the country; and
(3) encourages all Americans to join in acts of service and 
generosity, supporting the Salvation Army's goal to combat 
human need with love and compassion, wherever it persists.
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