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OH HCR44

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Peter Beck

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Origin

House of Representatives

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Honors and commemorates veterans of the Vietnam War who served during the Mayaguez incident and the subsequent battle on Koh Tang Island on May 12, 1975
  • Acknowledges that over 8,744,000 members served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War era, with over 58,000 U.S. service members and over 3,000 Ohio service members killed
  • Notes that over 300,000 U.S. service members were wounded in the Vietnam War and that recovery efforts for those missing in action continue
  • Recognizes the Mayaguez rescue mission and Koh Tang Island battle as the last combat mission of the Vietnam War, occurring less than two weeks after the Fall of Saigon
  • Directs the House Clerk to send authenticated copies of the resolution to the President, Secretary of Defense, Ohio Congressional delegation, Governor of Ohio, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

To honor and commemorate veterans of the Vietnam War

Last Action

To State & Local Government & Veterans Affairs

5/29/2012

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