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S. 1074

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Alexander
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ms\7175ahb04.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 Lake E. Summers

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-22
   3/17/2004  House   Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-93

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

3/17/2004

TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND MAJOR LAKE E. SUMMERS UPON RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND TO EXTEND SINCERE THANKS TO HIM FOR HIS MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY.

Whereas, Major Lake E. Summers of South Carolina answered his country's call to service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and served with great 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 Lake E. Summers distinguished himself as Legal Team Chief, 3rd Military Police Group in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and

Whereas, his leadership, personal commitment, and high level of skill as an attorney were instrumental in the investigation of war crimes and atrocities committed against American soldiers and Iraqi citizens; and

Whereas, Major Summers provided superior investigative and legal support throughout his command, and he is described as bringing great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army; and

Whereas, his contribution during Operation Iraqi Freedom 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 in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major Lake E. Summers was awarded the United States Bronze Star 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 Lake E. Summers upon receiving the United States Bronze Star Medal and sincerely thank him for his meritorious service to his country.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Major Lake E. Summers.

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