H.Con.Res.103 - Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
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Latest Action · April 12, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda for a lying in honor ceremony for Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., who was the last Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean War. The ceremony was scheduled for April 29, 2024, and serves as a tribute to Puckett's military service and to honor the over 5.7 million service members who fought in the Korean conflict between 1950 and 1953, often referred to as the "Forgotten War." The Architect of the Capitol, under direction from the Speaker of the House and Senate President pro tempore, is responsible for making the necessary arrangements to conduct the ceremony. This type of resolution is a formal congressional honor typically reserved for distinguished individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation, and a lying in honor ceremony allows the public and government officials to pay their respects.
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