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MS HR130

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joey Hood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors Mr. Marvin Oswalt, born December 18, 1926, for his service as a Fireman 1st Class in the United States Navy during World War II.

  • Recognizes Oswalt's combat service aboard LCI-73 in Western New Guinea, Leyte, Ormoc Landing, and Lingayen Gulf, where he was wounded at age 17 while serving as a gunner.

  • Acknowledges Oswalt's receipt of the Purple Heart Medal and other military commendations including the Asia-Pacific Campaign Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and American Area Campaign Service Medal.

  • Notes Oswalt's 2013 participation in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Air Flight to view national war memorials in Washington, D.C.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Oswalt, VFW Post 5569 in Ackerman, Mississippi, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Mr. Marvin Oswalt; commend exemplacy service during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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