# Plain Language Summary: Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day Resolution

This resolution is Congress's way of officially recognizing August 5, 2024, as "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day" to honor the 75th anniversary of a tragic wildfire. On August 5, 1949, a massive fire broke out in Mann Gulch, Montana, that killed 13 firefighters who were trying to contain it. This resolution asks the country to remember and pay tribute to those firefighters and the sacrifice they made.

What this actually means in practical terms is that Congress is designating a specific day for remembrance and reflection. It's similar to how we observe Memorial Day or Veterans Day—it's an official acknowledgment that this event matters and deserves to be remembered. The resolution doesn't create any new laws, change any regulations, or require anyone to do anything specific. It's purely symbolic, though it does give official weight to the commemoration and encourages people, organizations, and communities to acknowledge the anniversary and honor those who died.

This type of resolution primarily affects people in Montana and those involved in firefighting communities, who may use the designated day for memorial services, educational events, or other tributes. For most Americans, it's simply a historical acknowledgment that Congress is making official. The resolution serves as a reminder of the dangers firefighters face and the importance of remembering those who have lost their lives in service to their communities.

A resolution commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire by designating August 5, 2024, as "Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day".

Tester, Jon

<p>This resolution honors the memory of those who died protecting U.S. national resources on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire. (Mann Gulch is located in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana.) The resolution proclaims that August 5, 2024, be designated as Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day.</p><p>The resolution also expresses appreciation to all of the men and women who currently fight wildfires across the United States.</p>