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NE LR37
Resolution
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Danielle Conrad
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AI Summary
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U.S. Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer has been named the USS Robert Kerrey in honor of the former Nebraska Governor and U.S. Senator
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Joseph Robert Kerrey, born August 27, 1943, in Lincoln, Nebraska, received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War
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Kerrey served as a platoon officer with Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 1 in 1969, and continued leading his team after a grenade severely injured his right leg
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Kerrey served as Nebraska's 35th Governor and as U.S. Senator from 1989 through 2001
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Resolution directs that a copy be sent to Joseph Robert Kerrey to honor and thank him for his service
Legislative Description
Honor and thank Joseph Robert Kerrey for his service and dedication to Nebraska and the United States
Last Action
President/Speaker signed
2/10/2025