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AR SR25

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jason Rapert

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Senate commends Rolling Thunder Inc., Chapter 1 Arkansas for supporting veterans, military members, and their families since 2002
  • Rolling Thunder operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with minimal overhead costs and all-volunteer efforts, distributing all donations within Arkansas
  • Organization provides annual assistance including visits to inpatient veterans, $250 Christmas donations to at-risk veteran families identified by VA coordinators, BBQ gatherings, and transportation support
  • Rolling Thunder educates the public about 83,000 unaccounted soldiers missing in action since World War II and assists Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command with DNA confirmation of unidentified remains
  • Senate directs presentation of this resolution to Rolling Thunder Inc. Chapter 1 Arkansas upon adoption

Legislative Description

To Commend The Rolling Thunder Nonprofit Organization For Its Contributions And Assistance To Veterans And Members Of The Military; And For Helping Support Soldiers Missing In Action And Educating The Public About Pow/mia Issues.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

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