Recognizing the Sailors and Marines who sacrificed their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating 1967 fire onboard USS Forrestal and, during the week of the 50th anniversary of the tragic event, commemorating the efforts of those who survived.

S. Res. 234 · 115th Congress · Jul 27, 2017 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the Senate—

(1)

recognizes that—

(A)

if not for the heroic actions of the crew of USS Forrestal, the consequences of the fire would have been far more devastating to the Sailors and Marines onboard and the aircraft carrier itself; and

(B)

the selfless sacrifices of those who came to the rescue of fellow shipmates and USS Forrestal represent, and are consistent with, the highest traditions of the United States Navy;

(2)

commemorates the 50th anniversary of the USS Forrestal fire; and

(3)

expresses gratitude to the Sailors and Marines who served aboard USS Forrestal for their faithful service.

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Jul 27, 2017viewing Agreed to Senate Mrs. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Cotton, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Inhofe, Ms. Warren, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. King, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Reed, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Graham, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Peters, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Perdue, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Strange, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services See what changed
Jul 27, 2017 Introduced in Senate Mrs. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Cotton, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Inhofe, Ms. Warren, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. King, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Reed, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Graham, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Peters, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Perdue, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Strange, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

Recognizing the Sailors and Marines who sacrificed their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating 1967 fire onboard USS Forrestal and, during the week of the 50th anniversary of the tragic event, commemorating the efforts of those who survived.

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