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IN SCR0023

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Carlin Yoder

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Memorializes Major Richard "Dick" Winters, commending him as a hero to all Hoosiers and Americans
  • Honors Winters' distinguished military service in World War II, including his leadership of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during D-Day and subsequent European campaigns
  • Recognizes Winters' combat achievements, including the destruction of German artillery at Utah Beach on D-Day, which became a textbook military tactic taught at West Point
  • Notes Winters' extensive military decorations including the Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star (2), Purple Heart, and multiple campaign medals
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Winters' family members, including his widow Ethel and his children

Legislative Description

Memorializing Major Richard "Dick" Winters.

Last Action

Returned to the Senate

2/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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