SS SB 219 -- VETERANS RECOGNITION

This bill allows any Korean Conflict veteran on active duty
between June 27, 1950, and January 31, 1955, who was honorably
discharged and resides in Missouri to receive a medallion, medal,
and certificate of appreciation.  The Adjutant General will
determine which persons 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 bill may apply for a Korean
Conflict medallion, medal, and 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 bill 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.

Further, the bill 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 bill contains an emergency clause.

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