# Plain Language Summary

This resolution asks Congress to officially recognize October 23rd as a national day of remembrance for the victims of a terrorist bombing that happened in Beirut, Lebanon, back in 1983. On that morning, a truck filled with explosives was detonated outside a building where American military personnel were staying, killing 241 service members—220 Marines, 18 Navy sailors, and 3 Army soldiers. It was the deadliest single day for the Marine Corps since World War II. The resolution also acknowledges that on the same day, 58 French paratroopers were killed in a similar attack at another location in Beirut.

What this resolution actually does is express support for setting aside October 23rd each year as a time to remember those who died and were injured in this attack, as well as to honor the families who lost loved ones. It's essentially Congress saying "this event matters and should be remembered." The resolution encourages Americans to participate in ceremonies and programs on that date to pay respect to the fallen service members. It's important to note that this is a symbolic gesture—it doesn't create new laws, provide funding, or change any government policies. It's a formal acknowledgment that this tragedy deserves to be commemorated nationally, similar to how we observe other military remembrance days.

Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2022, as a national day of remembrance of the tragic 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Pence, Greg

 <p>This resolution expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.</p>