Public Law 102–340

Joint Resolution

To designate August 15, 1992, as “82d Airborne Division 50th Anniversary Recognition Day”.

Whereas 50 years ago, brave men and women of the United States made tremendous sacrifices to defend freedom and to save the world from tyranny and aggression during World War II;

Whereas, during World War II, the American paratrooper became a new type of fighting soldier;

Whereas, from the drop zones of Sicily and Normandy to the desert sands of Iraq, the paratroopers of the 82d Airborne Division of the United States Army have distinguished themselves as being among those who were the first to answer the call to go in harm’s way;

Whereas the 82d Airborne Division is recognized as an elite fighting force that continues to be on the cutting-edge of our Armed Forces;

Whereas today, as for the past 50 years, the 82d Airborne Division’s ranks are filled with some of our Nation’s best soldiers; and Whereas it is appropriate that we recognize the 82d Airborne Division on the 50th anniversary of its formation and pay tribute to the gallant paratroopers, past and present, who wear the maroon beret: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Approved August 12, 1992.