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GA SR1489
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Earl Carter
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate resolution urging the U.S. Navy to rescind its decision to name the San Antonio-class amphibious transport-dock LPD 26 after the late Representative John Murtha
- Cites Rep. Murtha's 2005 accusation that U.S. Marines murdered Iraqi civilians in Haditha "in cold blood" before any investigation was concluded, arguing he unfairly presumed guilt and tarnished the Marines' reputations
- Notes that charges against six of the eight accused Marines were dropped, one was acquitted, and only one faced a military trial on reduced voluntary manslaughter charges
- Argues the naming breaks tradition, as San Antonio-class ships support Marines and are typically named after cities, and that the honor would be "a slap in the face" to service members
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to each member of the Georgia congressional delegation
Legislative Description
U.S. Navy; urged to rescind its decision to name a ship after the late Rep. John Murtha
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
4/21/2010
Committee Referrals
Veterans, Military and Homeland Security4/20/2010
Full Bill Text
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