Ahead of Veterans Day, Congressman Michael Guest introduced a resolution in the U.S. House to honor the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans while calling on those who did not serve to take some time during the Monday holiday to recognize the sacrifices made by military members.
The resolution, introduced Friday by the Mississippi representative, was supported by more than 120 members of the House and calls “on the people of the United States to observe Veterans Day in recognition of the heroic actions of America’s veterans to protect the United States and allow freedom to endure.”
“I am humbled by the dedicated service and the sacrifice that our United States veterans have given to this country,” Guest said, per a press release. “This resolution is a way for the U.S. House of Representatives to demonstrate our deep appreciation for our nation’s heroes. I want to thank all veterans throughout our country for their service to protect my freedom and the freedom of Americans from sea to shining sea. May God bless our veterans.”
The first iteration of Veterans Day came in November 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson designated the day to honor veterans of World War I, though it was then known as Armistice Day. Armistice Day became a legal holiday in 1938 before being renamed Veterans Day in 1954. It is now celebrated each year on November 11, honoring all who have served.
A list of Veterans Day events taking place across Mississippi can be found here.