PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Michael Guest Introduces Resolution to Honor Veterans on Veterans Day 2026

November 10, 2026 Press Release Congressman Michael Guest Introduces Resolution to Honor Veterans on Veterans Day 2026 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael Guest (R-MS) introduced a resolution in the United States House of Representatives to honor “the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans” and to call “on the people of the United States to observe Veterans Day in recognition of the heroic actions of America’s veterans to protect the United States and allow freedom to endure.” This is Congressman Guest’s fifth year to introduce his annual resolution. He is proud to be joined by Congresswoman Susie Lee of Nevada introducing this year’s bipartisan resolution. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day to celebrate the end of the “war to end all wars.” The war ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In 1947, after World War II came to an end, Raymond Weeks organized Veterans Day in Birmingham, Alabama, honoring all veterans; and the idea caught on, prompting Congress to turn Armistice Day into what we now know as Veterans Day in order to recognize and honor all American veterans who have served our country throughout history. For over 250 years, our Veterans have served America with distinction and honor. Looking back on our history, World War II stands as a testament to our nation's sacrifice. Over 80 years later, the United States is still blessed to have a number of those heroes still with us today. From the frozen hills of Korea and the jungles of Vietnam to the sands of the Gulf War and the battlefields of the Global War on Terrorism, generation after generation of Americans have answered the call to serve. That unbroken line of courage extends to this very moment. Today, Americans hold a special place in their hearts for the brave men and women currently deployed in the Middle East—including Mississippi’s own National Guardsmen. They are standing on the front lines, risking everything to keep us safe at home. Congressman Guest stated, “To ensure their legacy is permanently recognized, I have proudly introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the service of all our veterans—past, present, and those currently in harm's way. Today, we remember those who went before us, and we pray for our Mississippi guardsmen standing watch today.” The resolution was supported by more than 80 bipartisan Members of the U.S. House of Representatives who joined as original cosponsors of the legislation: A copy of the resolution can be found here . Congressman Guest encourages veterans who are having trouble accessing their benefits through the Veterans Administration to contact his office at (769) 241-6120. Congressman Michael Guest represents Mississippi's Third Congressional District. Currently serving his fourth term, Congressman Guest is the Chairman of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security and is also a member of the House Appropriations Committee. ###