Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Rep. Michael Guest has introduced a resolution honoring America’s veterans and encouraging Americans to recognize their service and sacrifice during Wednesday’s holiday.
The resolution, introduced Monday by the Mississippi Republican, is cosponsored by more than 80 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.”
“To ensure their legacy is permanently recognized, I have proudly introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the service of all our veterans – past, present, and those currently in harm’s way,” Guest said in a statement. “Today, we remember those who went before us, and we pray for our Mississippi guardsmen standing watch today.”
It is the fifth year in a row Guest has authored the Veterans Day resolution. This year, he was joined by Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) in introducing it.
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.
Veterans Day is celebrated each year on Nov. 11.
