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MS HC116
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/30/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Horne
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AI Summary
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Honors Lex, a former Marine Corps explosives detection dog who served with Corporal Dustin Lee of Stonewall, Mississippi, and passed away recently.
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Recognizes Lex's service detecting roadside bombs in Iraq to protect American forces and Iraqi civilians, and his loyalty when injured alongside Corporal Lee in 2007.
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Acknowledges the Lee family's efforts to retire and adopt Lex, and their subsequent work establishing the "Angels for Lex" fund to support families who adopt retired military service dogs.
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Notes Lex received a Commemorative Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Iraq and provided therapy to wounded soldiers and educational opportunities to children after retirement.
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Directs copies of the resolution to be furnished to the Lee family and Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
"Lex"; honor the loyalty, faithfulness and dedicated service of.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
4/30/2012