HR6 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2010

Title

Rules of the House of Representatives for 2010 Special Session, adopted

Summary

The bill memorializes and honors Colonel (Retired) Robert Lewis Howard, a highly decorated Alabama-born soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.

What This Bill Does

It records the death with deep sadness and offers the legislature's tribute and sympathy to his family. It highlights his achievements, including being the most decorated American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient, two Distinguished Service Crosses, the Silver Star, four Bronze Stars, eight Purple Hearts, and many other citations, and notes his service in the Green Berets and the covert Special Operations Group during Vietnam. It also provides details about his birth in Opelika, his military career, and his scheduled burial with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Who It Affects

• Colonel Howard's immediate family and Alabama relatives, who receive official sympathy and recognition from the House.
• Alabama residents and veterans who read the resolution and learn about his heroism and the state's tribute.

Key Provisions

• Records the death with deep sadness and offers the House's highest tribute to his life, along with heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
• Recognizes his extensive decorations and heroism, including the Medal of Honor and two Distinguished Service Crosses, and describes his actions that demonstrated valor.
• Notes his birthplace (Opelika, Alabama), enlistment at age 17, and his 36-year Army career including service with the Green Berets and the Special Operations Group in Vietnam.
• States that he was nominated for the Medal of Honor three times, and that his burial with full military honors is scheduled for February 22, 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Subjects

Resolution, Legislative