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IN SCR0036

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Allen Paul

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to establish a permanent memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. honoring veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm (Gulf War)

  • Sets goal of erecting the memorial before the 25th anniversary of the Gulf War in 2016

  • Recognizes that more than 600 Indiana residents (Hoosiers) participated in the Gulf War, with 10 giving their lives

  • Commemorates Operation Desert Storm as the first major U.S. military operation since Vietnam, highlighting the rapid 100-hour ground campaign victory

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the Indiana Congressional Delegation and the National Desert Storm Memorial

Legislative Description

Urging Congress to est. a memorial on the National Mall honoring Gulf War Vets.

Last Action

Returned to the Senate

3/8/2012

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