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CT SJ00029
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Encourages Connecticut citizens to honor fallen soldiers on the 21st of each month by flying the U.S. flag at half-staff and observing a 21-second moment of silence
- Recognizes that approximately 1.4 million American armed forces members have died in various wars defending freedom
- States that fallen soldiers should be honored with dignity comparable to the "Twenty-One Gun Salute," the highest salute the nation bestows on military and public officials
- Notes that dedicating 252 seconds yearly (21 seconds per month) from the 31.5 million seconds in a calendar year helps current and future generations understand and respect military sacrifice
Legislative Description
Resolution Honoring America's Fallen Soldiers.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/23
2/19/2016
Committee Referrals
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/18/2016
Full Bill Text
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