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MO HCR26

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Noel Shull

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March as Women Veterans Month in Missouri annually from 2015 through 2025

  • Recognizes historical milestones including the Army Nurse Corps (1901), Navy Nurse Corps (1908), and women gaining permanent military status in 1948

  • Notes approximately 344,500 women currently serve in the U.S. military, comprising 14% of active duty personnel

  • Acknowledges Missouri is home to more than 45,340 women veterans out of 1.8 million nationwide

  • Encourages all Missouri citizens to reflect upon the service and sacrifices of women veterans

Legislative Description

Designates the month of March for the years 2015 through 2025 as Women Veterans' Month

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (S)

4/29/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions, and Ethics4/8/2015
Select Committee on Commerce2/26/2015
Trade and Tourism2/10/2015

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