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FL H9073
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/8/2014
Primary Sponsor
Alan Williams
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AI Summary
- Honors Chester Lee Davis, Sr., born November 25, 1923, in Quincy, Florida, who passed away in 1981 at age 57, for his patriotic service during World War II
- Recognizes Davis as one of the first African-American recruits accepted into the United States Marine Corps in 1943, completing basic training at Montford Point in North Carolina
- Notes that Davis fought in World War II despite the country not yet offering basic civil rights for African Americans
- References the posthumous Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Montford Point Marines members on November 23, 2011, by President Barack Obama
- Directs a copy of the resolution be presented to his son, Chester Davis, Jr., as recognition of the sentiments expressed
Legislative Description
Chester Lee Davis, Sr.
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/22/2014
Full Bill Text
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