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S.R. No. 208, as introduced: 90th Legislative Session (2017-2018) Posted on April 23, 2018
1.1A Senate resolution
1.2honoring Eagan High School graduate Samuel Gilbertson for entering the 1.3Army Reserve. 1.4WHEREAS, young people who elect to protect our nation's precious freedoms by volunteering 1.5to serve in the armed forces of the United States perform a crucial service in the defense of our 1.6country; and 1.7WHEREAS, in 1973, the United States military eliminated the draft, creating today's 1.8all-volunteer force; and 1.9WHEREAS, upon graduation, Samuel Gilbertson will be entering the United States Army 1.10Reserve and several of his fellow Eagan High School students will also be entering the armed 1.11services, a tremendous honor deserving of special legislative recognition; they will be honored on 1.12Thursday, May 24, 2018, with a ceremony at Eagan High School; and 1.13NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it 1.14congratulates Samuel Gilbertson and his fellow Eagan High School students entering the United 1.15States armed forces upon graduation for their decision to serve and protect our country, and extends 1.16best wishes to them for the future. 1.17BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare an 1.18enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the Secretary's signature and that of the 1.19Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and transmit it to Samuel Gilbertson.
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