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GA HR1983
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
Earl Ehrhart
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Siege of Beirut, which took place during the 1982 Lebanon War, and honors the lives, memories, and sacrifices of U.S. soldiers, Marines, and sailors who served there
- An 800-man Marine unit was initially landed at Beirut in August 1982 under President Reagan to help restore stability, but was withdrawn after 15 days; a broader multinational stability effort followed in fall 1982
- On October 23, 1983, a terrorist truck bomb detonated at Marine headquarters, killing 241 of the 300 Marines asleep in the building; a separate truck bombing near the U.S. Embassy in April 1983 killed more than 60 people, including 17 Americans
- The Siege of Beirut resulted in more than 6,700 people killed, most of whom were civilians; Marines were withdrawn from Lebanon on February 26, 1984
- Directs the Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives to transmit copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Siege of Beirut; 30th anniversary; lost veterans; recognize and honor
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/22/2012
Full Bill Text
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