SS/HB 1128 - This act designates March 30 of every year as "Vietnam Veterans Day" in Missouri. This provision is similar to HB 1100 (2012), HB 249 (2011), and a provision contained in HCS/HB 889 (2011). March 26 of each year is designated "Veterans of Operation Iraq/Enduring Freedom Day". This provision is similar to HB 1099 (2012), HB 654 (2011), and a provision contained in HCS/HB 889 (2011).
This act authorizes the Adjutant General to present a Missouri National Guard Overseas Training Ribbon to members of the Missouri National Guard who have participated in training outside the United States for 10 or more cumulative days. The Adjutant General is also authorized to present a Missouri National Guard State Partnership Program Ribbon to a member of the Missouri National Guard who has participated in a state partnership program mission to a country with which Missouri has a federally recognized partnership.
The Governor, upon the recommendation of the Adjutant General, is authorized to present the Order of the Minuteman Award to a military or civilian individual who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service or achievement to the state or to the Missouri National Guard. No more than one award can be presented to any person and no more than five awards can be issued in a year. In the event of the death of an individual who is entitled to the award, it may be presented to his or her next of kin.
These provisions are similar to HB 673 (2011) & to provisions contained in HCS/HB 303 (2011).
MIKE HAMMANN