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MI SR0176

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Margaret O'Brien

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the life and achievements of U.S. Senator John McCain, who passed away on August 25, 2018 at age 81
  • Honors McCain's military service as a naval aviator who was shot down during the Vietnam War in October 1967 and held as a prisoner of war for 5½ years
  • Notes McCain refused early release from captivity to honor the POW code of conduct and allow earlier-captured prisoners to be released first
  • Acknowledges McCain's congressional service in the House of Representatives (1982) and U.S. Senate (1986-2018), including his work normalizing relations with Vietnam and fighting pork barrel spending
  • Commends McCain's two presidential campaigns (2000 and 2008) as exemplifying his commitment to service and country

Legislative Description

A resolution recognizing the life and achievements of United States Senator John McCain.

Memorial

Last Action

Adopted

9/5/2018

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