IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 876 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2020 Mr. McNerney (for himself and Mr. Palazzo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as Desert Storm Veterans Day .

Whereas Operation Desert Storm was the offensive war, part of the greater Persian Gulf war, that took place in Kuwait and Iraq; Whereas the main goal of Operation Desert Storm was to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraqi forces and prevent the invasion of Saudi Arabia; Whereas Operation Desert Storm began on January 15, 1991, with the deployment of United States ground, air, and naval forces; Whereas the United States and allied nations flew more than 18,000 air deployment missions and more than 116,000 combat air sorties; Whereas, on February 28, 1991, Kuwait was liberated and offensive operations were halted; Whereas a formal cease-fire went into effect on April 11, 1991; and Whereas 143 United States brave service men and women perished in action, with others eventually succumbing to their injuries after Operation Desert Storm: Now, therefore, be it