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IN SCR0032

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Brent Steele

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors Robert Gipson, a decorated World War II veteran, for his service to the United States.

  • Recognizes Gipson's military service in the U.S. Army from July 27, 1944 to April 10, 1947, and in the Air Force from 1948 to 1949.

  • Acknowledges Gipson's combat experience with C Co., 2nd Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, 3rd Army, his capture as a prisoner of war, and his liberation near Berlin.

  • Notes Gipson received two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, POW Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and Honorable Service Lapel Button.

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Gipson, American Legion Post 13, and VFW Post 6195 in Nashville, Indiana.

Legislative Description

Honoring Robert Gipson, decorated World War II hero.

Last Action

Returned to the Senate

3/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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