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MS HR68

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joey Hood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors Mr. Joseph F. Ray for his service in the United States Navy during World War II
  • Ray served from September 2, 1943, to December 10, 1945, achieving the rank of Seaman First Class and serving aboard the USS Solomons, an escort aircraft carrier
  • USS Solomons conducted anti-submarine operations in the Atlantic Ocean and protected Allied supply ships, including participating in a submarine sinking in June 1944
  • Ray was honorably discharged on December 10, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, and returned to his home in Choctaw County, Mississippi
  • Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Mr. Ray and members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Joseph Ray; commend upon WWII service.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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