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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 118
Author: Anderson (R)
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : Military sacrifice
SOURCE : The American Legion, Department of California
DIGEST : This resolution encourages the people of California
to honor our war dead on the 21st day of each month by flying
the flag of the United States at half-staff in remembrance and
in honor of all those who have given their lives in military
service in war and to pause for a moment of silence for 21
seconds to honor our fallen heroes.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.Some 1.4 million American veterans have given their lives in
the various wars in defense of freedom.
2.The highest salute our nation can bestow on our military or
public officials, including the President of the United
States, is formally known as the "21 Gun Salute," and taking a
21 second moment of silence is an appropriate way to honor our
fallen soldiers.
3.Out of the 31,536,000 seconds in a calendar year, 252 seconds
of each year shall be utilized to honor Americans who have
given their lives defending freedom. A 21 second moment of
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silence each month would help this and future generations to
understand and respect the sacrifice made by veterans who have
given their lives.
This resolution encourages the people of California to honor our
war dead on the 21st day of each month by flying the flag of the
United States at half-staff in remembrance and in honor of all
those who have given their lives in military service in war and
to pause for a moment of silence for 21 seconds to honor our
fallen heroes.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 5/13/14)
The American Legion, Department of California (source)
AL:nl 5/13/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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