[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S5679]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 131--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE 
  PRESIDENT SHOULD AWARD THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO GENERAL 
                    RAYMOND G. DAVIS, USMC (RETIRED)

  Mr. MILLER (for himself, Mr. Burns, Mr. Warner, Mr. Chambliss, and 
Mr. Roberts) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 131

       Whereas General Raymond G. Davis courageously served his 
     country as a Marine in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam 
     during 33 years of highly distinguished service;
       Whereas General Davis was presented with the Medal of Honor 
     by President Harry Truman for his heroic action in Korea;
       Whereas General Davis culminated his extraordinary career 
     in the Marines by serving as Assistant Commandant to the 
     Marine Corps in 1972;
       Whereas General Davis has worked tirelessly on behalf of 
     military veterans since his retirement;
       Whereas General Davis' determination and initiative led to 
     the approval of the Korean War Veterans Memorial design, 
     construction, and dedication in July of 1995;
       Whereas General Davis has devoted a significant amount of 
     time and energy to the ongoing construction of a Georgia War 
     Veterans Memorial Park in Rockdale County, Georgia; and
       Whereas General Davis, as an active duty Marine and as a 
     private citizen, has demonstrated exemplary courage, 
     unwavering devotion to duty, inspiring leadership, and sound 
     judgment: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that the 
     President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 
     General Raymond G. Davis, USMC (retired).

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