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STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Elliott
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Introduced in the Senate on February 25, 2010
Introduced in the House on March 2, 2010
Adopted by the General Assembly on March 2, 2010
Summary: 173rd Airborne Brigade Association Days
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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2/25/2010 Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-10
3/2/2010 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-8
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
TO HONOR THE 173RD AIRBORNE BRIGADE FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE, HEROISM, AND SACRIFICE IT HAS DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY, AND TO PROCLAIM JUNE 3-7, 2010, "173RD AIRBORNE BRIGADE ASSOCIATION DAYS" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, constituted as an infantry brigade and organized as an element of the 87th Division in August 1917, the 173rd Airborne Brigade has served with distinction throughout its history; and
Whereas, the brigade deployed to France in 1918, saw action in World War II in the Pacific Theater, served in Vietnam, conducted numerous training deployments to European Theater countries in the early 2000s, and, most recently, supported Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan; and
Whereas, for their heroic and sacrificial military service, the brigade's "Sky Soldiers" have earned many awards, such as the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart; and
Whereas, in 2006, the brigade was renamed the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team; and
Whereas, today's Sky Soldiers continue the distinction of honored service dating back to World War I and proudly represent the 173rd Airborne Brigade's fighting spirit. They stand ready at a moment's notice to deploy rapidly and conduct operations across the full spectrum of combat; and
Whereas, the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association, a nonprofit service organization dedicated to the support of Sky Soldiers, seeks to serve through both its national office and local chapters. Various publications, reunions, a searchable online database, scholarship and bereavement programs, gifts to troops, and visits to the wounded all play a part in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association's worthy mission; and
Whereas, in honor of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association, North Myrtle Beach has set apart June 3-7, 2010, to celebrate the association's members and their accomplishments; and
Whereas, in light of the 173rd Airborne Brigade's many years of heroism and sacrifice in defense of our freedom, as well as the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association's fine work in support of brigade members, the General Assembly takes great pleasure in proclaiming June 3-7, 2010, "173rd Airborne Brigade Association Days" in South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, honor the 173rd Airborne Brigade for the dedicated service, heroism, and sacrifice it has displayed throughout its history, and proclaim June 3-7, 2010, "173rd Airborne Brigade Association Days" in South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association.
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