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AK HJR53

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

7/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Alaska Legislature urges the 111th United States Congress to pass H.R. 1034 designating the Honor and Remember Flag as the official symbol to recognize and honor members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty
  • The Honor and Remember Flag was created by Honor and Remember, Inc. and features a red field representing blood spilled by service members, a blue star symbolizing active military service, a white border representing purity of sacrifice, a gold star signifying ultimate sacrifice, a folded flag element honoring fallen members and their families, and a flame symbolizing the eternal spirit of the departed
  • Resolution recognizes the nation's solemn debt to approximately 1,600,000 fallen members of the armed forces throughout U.S. history and honors the families and communities mourning their loss
  • Copies of the resolution shall be sent to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and Alaska's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Honor And Remember Flag

Death

Last Action

PERMANENTLY FILED 6/17 LEGIS RESOLVE 38

7/9/2010

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/30/2010
Military & Veteran's Affairs3/10/2010

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