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MS SR57

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the President of the United States to designate a State Funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II
  • Notes that of the 473 Americans who received the Medal of Honor during WWII, only two remain alive: Charles H. Coolidge of Tennessee and Hershel W. Williams of West Virginia
  • Recognizes that over 16 million Americans served during WWII and honors "the greatest generation" for their selfless sacrifice
  • Directs the Mississippi Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, and Mississippi's congressional delegation with a request to enter it into the Congressional Record

Legislative Description

Urging the President of the United States to designate a State Funeral for last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from WWII.

Last Action

Adopted

3/31/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2021

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