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S. 1078

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Alexander
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ms\7177ahb04.doc

Introduced in the Senate on March 17, 2004
Introduced in the House on March 17, 2004
Adopted by the General Assembly on March 17, 2004

Summary: Major Phillip Lenski

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   3/17/2004  Senate  Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-23
   3/17/2004  House   Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-94

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

12/4/2002

TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND MAJOR PHILLIP LENSKI UPON RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, THE MERITORIOUS MEDAL, AND THE DEFENSE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE IN KUWAIT AND IRAQ AND TO EXTEND SINCERE THANKS TO HIM FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY.

Whereas, Major Phillip Lenski of South Carolina answered his country's call to service in Kuwait and Iraq and served, not just willingly, but with distinction; and

Whereas, the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina respects and honors military service as among the highest forms of patriotism; and

Whereas, all South Carolinians must gratefully acknowledge the sacrifices made by the men and women of our armed forces when called to action, including risking peril to their own lives, injury, disability, separation from family and loved ones, and the potential loss of livelihood for members of our nation's Reserve Forces; and

Whereas, the United States of America has entered into and is engaged in a global war, not only to defend the American people and our homeland from international terrorism, but to bring peace and restore basic human rights in distant lands; and

Whereas, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom together hold the promise of advancing America's war on terrorism and establishing peace and democracy in Afghanistan and Iraq; and

Whereas, Major Phillip Lenski distinguished himself as Chief of the Criminal Law Department of the Staff Judge Advocate's Office for the Coalition Forces Land Component Command; and

Whereas, in Kuwait and Iraq, Major Lenski headed an office of attorneys and Judge Advocate General officers and prosecuted fourteen courts-martial with a 100 percent conviction rate; and

Whereas, he ably advised commanders, investigated and prepared for trials, and conducted criminal proceedings professionally; and

Whereas, his contribution in Kuwait and Iraq served to advance the military and security interests of the American people and has also advanced the rule of law in regions long denied the benefits and protection of the law; and

Whereas, in recognition of his leadership, achievements, and commitment to military service, Major Phillip Lenski was awarded the United States Army Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina congratulate and commend Major Phillip Lenski upon receiving the United States Army Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and sincerely thank him for his distinguished service to his country.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Major Phillip Lenski.

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