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DE SCR34
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Charles Paradee
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AI Summary
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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.
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Notes that only 473 Americans received the Medal of Honor during World War II, with only 4 still living.
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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.
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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.
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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