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IL HR0890
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michael McAuliffe
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AI Summary
- Urges the federal government to adopt legislation allowing World War II merchant marines to receive benefits for their service
- Recognizes merchant marines as military personnel during wartime under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936
- Notes that hundreds of ships and thousands of merchant sailors were lost to enemy submarines and aircraft during World War II
- Acknowledges the dangerous role of unarmed and lightly armed private merchant ships in delivering military supplies to armed forces and allies overseas
- Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to members of the Illinois congressional delegation
Legislative Description
MERCHANT MARINE BENEFITS
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
3/17/2010
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs3/8/2010
Rules2/9/2010
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