HRES 862
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.
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This resolution expresses the House of Representatives’ desire for a commemorative postage stamp to honor the Buffalo Soldiers. The Buffalo Soldiers were African-American troops who served with distinction during and after the Civil War and World War I and II, playing a crucial role in rebuilding the country and exploring the American West. Recognizing their bravery and contributions to military history, the House seeks to commemorate their legacy through a new stamp. This resolution directs the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend the stamp’s design to the Postmaster General.
Key provisions
- The House of Representatives expresses its sense that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued.
- The Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee is tasked with recommending the stamp to the Postmaster General.
- The resolution acknowledges the historical context of the Buffalo Soldiers' service.
- It references the previous stamp issued in 1994 commemorating the Buffalo Soldiers.
Who is affected
- African-American veterans and their families
- Military historians
- The United States Postal Service
- The Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
- The general public
Notable changes
- The resolution seeks to honor a specific group of military personnel – the Buffalo Soldiers – through a commemorative stamp.
- It builds upon a previous stamp issued in 1994, suggesting a continued recognition of their service.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. RES. 862
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Whereas, on July 28, 1866, Congress established 6 all-Black regiments, later consolidated to 4, to help rebuild the country after the Civil War and to patrol the remote western frontier during the Indian wars;
Whereas Colonel Charles Young was a Buffalo Soldier and the highest ranking African-American commanding officer in the United States Army from 1894 until his death in 1922;
Whereas more than 200,000 African Americans served in World War I and more than 1,000,000 served in World War II;
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers received their name because of the buffalo’s fierce bravery and fighting spirit;
Whereas African-American troops accepted the name, Buffalo Soldiers, with pride and honor;
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers fought alongside White regiments in many conflicts and were instrumental in the exploration and settlement of western lands;
Whereas, over the 82 years of the Buffalo Soldiers’ existence, 23 men received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest recognition awarded by the United States Government for military service;
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers ceased to exist in 1948 when President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981 mandating equal treatment and opportunity for African-American servicemen;
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers are a significant part of American military history;
Whereas a stamp was issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers on April 22, 1994, and this stamp was placed on off sale
in December 1995; and
Whereas reissuing a postage stamp to honor the Buffalo Soldiers is fitting and proper: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—