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OH HCR48

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

11/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rick Perales

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the outstanding service of the 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico, designated in June 1920 as the United States Army's last segregated unit composed of Hispanic soldiers.

  • Documents the Regiment's military service in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, during which soldiers earned 10 distinguished service crosses, 256 silver stars, 606 bronze stars, and 2,777 Purple Hearts.

  • Urges Ohio's Congressional delegation to support H.R. 1726 and S. 1174, federal legislation introduced to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Regiment.

  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to members of the Ohio Congressional delegation and Ohio news media.

Legislative Description

To recognize the outstanding service of the 65th

Last Action

To Public Safety, Local Government & Veteran Affairs

11/13/2014

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