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DE SCR34

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Charles Paradee

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the President of the United States to designate a State Funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II upon his death.

  • Notes that only 473 Americans received the Medal of Honor during World War II, with only 4 still living.

  • Describes a State Funeral as a national event lasting 7 to 10 days with ceremonies in Washington, DC, and the honoree's state of residence and interment.

  • Characterizes the State Funeral as a unifying national event to honor all 16 million U.S. Armed Forces service members who served from 1941 to 1945.

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the President upon approval.

Legislative Description

Urging The President Of The United States To Designate A State Funeral For The Final Medal Of Honor Recipient From World War Ii.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

5/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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