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MS SC626

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sally Doty

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Mississippi chapters of the American Legion on the commemoration of its 100th anniversary in 2019
  • Acknowledges the American Legion's charter by Congress on September 16, 1919, and its stated purposes including upholding the Constitution, maintaining law and order, and fostering Americanism
  • Honors the American Legion's historical role in drafting the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (G.I. Bill) and its ongoing advocacy for veterans' benefits, hospital assistance, and veteran services
  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the Mississippi Department of Veterans and Military Affairs for dissemination to local American Legion chapters and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize Mississippi Chapters of American Legion on the organization's 100th Anniversary.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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