SR 121 — Relative to the Killed in Action flag.

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andWHEREAS,and Thebe it further Resolved, That the Senate encourages the voluntary display of the Killed in Action flag bearsat the wordsState “killedCapitol inBuilding, action,”upon “thestate brave and thelocal free,”public buildings, at veterans’ memorials, schools, civic institutions, and “Americaprivate remembers,”residences reflectingthroughout the nation’sState enduringof obligationCalifornia toas honoran fallenexpression serviceof membersremembrance and preservegratitude for those who gave their memorylives forin futureservice generations;to the United States;

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andWHEREAS, The people of the State of California have a longstanding tradition of honoring veterans, active-duty service members, Gold Star families, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom and democracy;

now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate honors and recognizes the Killed in Action flag as an emblem of sacrifice, remembrance, and respect for members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed in combat;

and be it furtherResolved, That the Senate encourages the voluntary display of the Killed in Action flag at the State Capitol Building, upon state and local public buildings, at veterans’ memorials, schools, civic institutions, and private residences throughout the State of California as an expression of remembrance and gratitude for those who gave their lives in service to the United States;

and be it furtherResolved, That the Senate encourages Californians to observe appropriate occasions, including, but not limited to, the last Monday of May for Memorial Day, November 11 for Veterans Day, July 4 for Independence Day, and military remembrance ceremonies, by displaying the Killed in Action flag in honor of the fallen;

and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to veterans’ service organizations throughout the State of California.