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MO HCR108
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lindell Shumake
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AI Summary
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Missouri's 98th General Assembly urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act
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An estimated 57,000 Filipinos in uniform died during World War II while serving as an integral part of the United States Armed Forces
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Filipino veterans fought under the same commander and conditions as other U.S. service members, defending and liberating U.S. sovereign territory in the Philippines
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The Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives is directed to send copies of this resolution to U.S. House and Senate leadership and all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015
Last Action
Referred: Veterans(H)
5/13/2016