b'The month of May contains more national observances in honor of the armed forces than any other month.National Military Appreciation MonthNational Military Appreciation Monthwas createdIt also reminds the President of the United States to encourage the nation to publicly demonstrate theirto issue annual proclamations calling Americans to appreciation for the sacrifices and successes made byrecognize this special month through appropriate Service members past and present.ceremonies and events. JThe declaration summoned U.S. citizens to observe the month of Mayin a symbol of unity, to honor theJohn Sidney McCain III was current and former members of the Armed Forces,an American politician and including those who have died in the pursuit of freedomUnited States Navy officer. and peace. McCain was a prisoner of war In 1999, Senator John McCain introduced legislation toin North Vietnam for five and a make Military Appreciation Month an official designateddate, both the Senate and House of Representativeshalf years, until his release on adopted resolutions calling for Americans to recognizeMarch 14, 1973, along withand honor U.S. Service Members.108 other prisoners of war.In April of 2004, more comprehensive legislationHe served as a United States was passed by unanimous consent of both Houses ofsenator from Arizona fromCongress as H. Con. Res. 328 solidified May as NationalEarly Congressional career (19832000) 1987 until his death in 2018. Senate career (20012014)Military Appreciation Month. Thank You For Your Service Military Appreciation Resource Magazine 3'