SS SB 219 -- Veterans Recognition

Sponsor:  Steelman

This substitute allows any Korean Conflict veteran who served on
active duty between June 27, 1950, and January 31, 1955, who was
honorably discharged, and who resides in Missouri to receive a
medallion, medal, and a certificate of appreciation.  The
Adjutant General will determine those persons who are eligible
for the award.  Applications may be filed during calendar year
2004.  Any veteran, spouse, or eldest living survivor of a
deceased veteran who meets the qualifications outlined in the
substitute may apply for a Korean Conflict medallion, medal, and
a certificate.  The Korean Conflict Veterans' Recognition Award
Fund is created and must be used to fund the design, manufacture,
and distribution of the medallions, medals, and certificates.

The substitute allows the Missouri Veterans Commission to expend
funds from the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust
Fund in order to pay for the Korean Conflict Medallion Program.

Currently, any funds remaining from the medals, medallions, and
certificates are to be utilized to pay for the buglers at the
burial of veterans.  The substitute removes that provision and
states that the moneys will not be transferred to any other fund
and must only be utilized for the awarding of future medals,
medallions, and certificates in recognition of service in the
armed forces.

Further, the substitute extends the World War II Medallion
Program from July 1, 2003, to July 1, 2004, and allows the eldest
living survivor of a deceased veteran to apply for a medallion.

The substitute contains an emergency clause.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:13 am