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IL HR0075
Resolution
Status
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Peter Breen
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AI Summary
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Recognizes and expresses support for the National Desert Storm War Memorial in Washington, D.C., which received congressional and executive approval on December 19, 2014
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Designates February 28, 2015 as Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Day in Illinois to honor veterans and those who died in the conflict
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Acknowledges that 14 Illinois veterans were killed during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (August 2, 1990 to February 28, 1991)
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Recognizes the service of 23 Illinois National Guard and Reserve units (10 Army, 8 Navy, and 5 Air Force) deployed to the Middle East during the operation
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Calls on Illinois citizens to honor those who served and died for the country during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Legislative Description
DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM DAY
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley
3/5/2015