This resolution designates September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day" to honor the bravery, service, and sacrifice of American and Allied forces. It recognizes their critical role in liberating Italy from German occupation, a campaign that began with the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943 and saw American forces landing on mainland Italy on September 9, 1943. This extensive campaign, lasting 602 days, involved numerous hard-fought engagements and resulted in approximately 350,000 Allied casualties, including 150,000 American casualties. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving key battlefields, cemeteries, and historical sites across Italy as sacred places of remembrance. It supports all commemorative and educational efforts to ensure this hard-fought memory is passed to future generations. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, education, and reflection, expressing gratitude to all who served and gave their lives to defend freedom in the Italian campaign.