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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32

INTRODUCED BY K. BOGNER, S. SALES, J. SESSO


A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA HONORING AND REMEMBERING MONTANA'S FALLEN HEROES WHO VALIANTLY GAVE THEIR LIVES IN MILITARY SERVICE.

 

A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA HONORING AND REMEMBERING MONTANA'S FALLEN HEROES WHO VALIANTLY GAVE THEIR LIVES IN MILITARY SERVICE.

 

     WHEREAS, whenever our freedom and security has been threatened, valiant members of the United States Armed Forces have bravely defended our nation and the welfare of other freedom-loving people throughout the world; and

     WHEREAS, many Montanans who answered the call to serve gave their lives in this service, making this ultimate sacrifice so future generations could prosper in freedom and safety; and

     WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 10, chapter 2, part 8, of the Montana Code Annotated, the heroes named in this resolution are those Montanans who were killed in action or classified as missing in action on or after September 8, 1939, while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States, serving with friendly forces in an armed conflict, or engaged in a military operation involving a conflict with an opposing foreign force; and

     WHEREAS, Montana's Honor and Remember Medallion is a symbol of our undying gratitude for each of these valiant Montanans and our solemn pledge to their family members that we will never forget these heroes and the sacrifices they made for us.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:

     That the 66th Legislature of the State of Montana, in the regular session of 2019, awards the Montana Honor and Remember Medallion to:

     United States Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Jack H. Anderson, Silver Bow County, Montana;

     United States Army Sergeant Mark E. Arndt, Great Falls, Montana;

     United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Andrew Bedard, Missoula, Montana;

     United States Army Air Force First Lieutenant William D. Bernier, Columbia Falls, Montana;

     United States Army Specialist Robert E. Blair, Belfry, Montana;

     United States Army Private First Class John R. Brown, Missoula, Montana;

     United States Army Corporal Antonio C. Burnside, Great Falls, Montana;

     United States Army Corporal Roger M. Courville, Arlee, Montana;

     United States Navy Yeoman Third Class John R. Crowley, Anaconda, Montana;

     United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Michael J. Derrig, Billings, Montana;

     United States Army Sergeant Scott D. Dykeman, Troy, Montana;

     United States Army Private First Class William J. Fullerton, Lewistown, Montana;

     United States Army Staff Sergeant Berman J. Ganoe, Billings, Montana;

     United States Army Staff Sergeant Yance T. Gray, Ismay, Montana;

     United States Army Sergeant Thomas Grose, Butte, Montana;

     United States Army Private Glenn W. Halverson, Lewistown, Montana;

     United States Army Specialist Four Gary R. Hinther, Lewistown, Montana;

     United States Army First Lieutenant Joshua Hyland, Missoula, Montana;

     United States Army Private First Class Tony Indendi, Livingston, Montana;

     United States Army Specialist Second Class William M. Jodrey, Chester, Montana;

     United States Army Sergeant Richard J. Kilwine, Fromberg, Montana;

     United States Navy Petty Officer First Class Charles V. Komppa, Absarokee, Montana;

     United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Richard R. Kucera, Roundup, Montana;

     United States Army Captain Bruce M. Langaunet, Missoula, Montana;

     United States Army Sergeant Terry J. Lynch, Shepherd, Montana;

     United States Army Captain Michael J. MacKinnon, Helena, Montana;

     United States Army Private George Mahr, Butte, Montana;

     United States Army Sergeant James A. McHale, Fairfield, Montana;

     United States Marine Corps Corporal Marvin E. McLelland, Laurel, Montana;

     United States Army Master Sergeant Robbie D. McNary, Lewistown, Montana;

     United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jeremy S. Monroe, Darby, Montana;

     United States Army Private Duane L. Painter, Geraldine, Montana;

     United States Army Air Forces Private LaVerne E. Painter, Geraldine, Montana;

     United States Marine Corps Corporal Dean P. Pratt, Stevensville, Montana;

     United States Army First Lieutenant Clarence L. Sexton Jr., Great Falls, Montana;

     United States Army Specialist Second Class Wayne C. Simmons, Libby, Montana;

     United States Air Force Airman First Class Wyatt C. Smith, Belgrade, Montana;

     United States Army Private First Class Kristofor T. Stonesifer, Missoula, Montana;

     United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Marion C. Taylor, Butte, Montana;

     United States Army Corporal Robert D. Tudorovich, Anaconda, Montana;

     United States Army Second Lieutenant Patrick F. Van Duynhoven, Butte, Montana; and

     United States Army Specialist Owen D. Witt, Sand Springs, Montana.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be provided to the family of each recipient and that the names of these recipients be entered on the roll of Montana Honor and Remember Medallion honorees.

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