HJR5 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Gross, Edgar David, military service, commended

Summary

House Joint Resolution commending WT2c Edgar David Gross for his military service and honoring his memory.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes and commends WT2c Edgar David Gross for his military service in the U.S. Navy, including his service aboard the USS Oklahoma and his death at Pearl Harbor. It notes that his remains were identified in 2018 and that a memorial funeral and burial in Alabama are planned. The Alabama Legislature honors him and presents this resolution to his family with deepest admiration; it does not change existing laws.

Who It Affects

• WT2c Edgar David Gross's family in Alabama, who receive formal recognition and a ceremonial tribute
• Alabama residents and veterans who observe and acknowledge a formal legislative commendation of a service member

Key Provisions

• The resolution states that WT2c Edgar David Gross is highly honored and commended for his military service and sacrifice.
• The resolution is offered to his family with deepest admiration and publicly recognizes his service, his death in action, and the planned memorial arrangements.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory