A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the allied forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II.

The resolution

• expresses appreciation to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the operations,
• thanks the young people of Normandy and the United States for their involvement in events celebrating the anniversary of the Normandy landings,
• recognizes the efforts of France and the people of Normandy to preserve the world heritage represented by the Normandy beaches and the sunken material remains of the landings by inscribing these on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and
• requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the 75th anniversary.