Report Title:
Hawaii Medal of Honor
Description:
Establishment of and criteria for Hawaii Medal of Honor.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
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TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2005 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to military service.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, continue to have repercussions today. Thousands of military service members have been deployed to dangerous, volatile, and unstable areas of the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan. Such a massive mobilization and deployment of United States forces have not left Hawaii untouched.
The purpose of this Act is to provide for a Hawaii medal of honor that would help express the deep appreciation and gratitude of the people of Hawaii to members of the military who have demonstrated courage and heroism in defense of our nation and its freedoms.
SECTION 2. Chapter 121, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§121- Hawaii medal of honor. (a) The Hawaii medal of honor may be awarded on behalf of the people of the State of Hawaii to an individual who has distinguished oneself conspicuously by courage and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, while:
(1) Engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;
(2) Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
(3) Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
The act performed by the individual shall have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so heroic as to distinguish clearly the individual from others.
(b) A recipient of the Hawaii medal of honor may have the recipient's name entered on the Hawaii medal of honor roll.
(c) Individuals eligible to receive the Hawaii medal of honor include:
(1) Members of the Hawaii national guard who are legal residents of Hawaii at the time they receive the Hawaii medal of honor;
(2) Members of the United States military reserves who are legal residents of Hawaii at the time they receive the Hawaii medal of honor; and
(3) Members of the regular United States armed forces who are:
(A) Legal residents of Hawaii at the time they receive the Hawaii medal of honor; or
(B) Stationed in Hawaii by a proper order of the United States Department of Defense at the time they receive the Hawaii medal of honor.
(d) The Hawaii medal of honor shall be awarded solely by a concurrent resolution adopted by both houses of the legislature.
(e) The Hawaii medal of honor may be awarded posthumously."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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