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OH SR408
Resolution
Status
4/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Randall Gardner
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AI Summary
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Ohio Senate honors Senior Chief Edward Byers for receiving the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for armed forces members demonstrating gallantry in duty.
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Byers is a senior chief special warfare operator with the U.S. Navy who has received two Purple Heart awards and five Bronze Star Medal awards.
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Byers participated in the rescue of civilian hostage Dr. Dilip Joseph from enemy combatants in Afghanistan on December 8-9, 2012, risking his own safety in the operation.
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Senate commends Byers for his outstanding service and recognizes him as one of Ohio's finest citizens for perpetuating the heroic traditions of the armed forces.
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Clerk of the Senate shall transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to Senior Chief Edward Byers.
Legislative Description
Honoring Senior Chief Edward Byers as a Medal of Honor recipient.
Last Action
Adopted
4/7/2016