119th (2025–2027)
S.Res. 705
Senate Resolution 705 formally honors the "Donut Dollies," volunteer women who served alongside U.S. troops during major 20th century conflicts to boost morale and provide comfort. These women, primarily working through the American Red Cross and Salvation Army, traveled to combat zones during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War to serve refreshments, organize recreational activities, and offer conversation to servicemembers. During the Vietnam War alone, over 600 young women participated in the program, reaching more than 300,000 servicemembers monthly and traveling 27,000 miles per month to reach remote bases and hospitals, often under enemy fire. The resolution recognizes that five Red Cross workers, including three women from the Vietnam program, died while serving, and acknowledges the emotional toll these volunteers endured while supporting troops. This is a commemorative resolution that requires no funding and simply provides official congressional recognition of their service and sacrifice.