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AL HR5

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

1/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins for receiving the Medal of Honor in 2014, awarded by President Barack Obama.
  • Honors Adkins' service as an Intelligence Sergeant with Detachment A-102, 5th Special Forces Group during combat operations at Camp A Shau, Republic of Vietnam from March 9-12, 1966.
  • Credits Adkins with manned mortar position operations, rescuing wounded comrades, eliminating between 135 and 175 enemy soldiers, and sustaining 18 different wounds during the operation.
  • Commends Adkins as an epitome of heroism whose sacrifices and courage preserved freedom and are deeply appreciated by the state and country.

Legislative Description

Adkins, Bennie G., Medal of Honor recipient, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Sanderford motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

1/9/2018

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