H.RES.1316
 
Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LST) amphibious landing craft during World War II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Storm, and global operations through 2002 and recognizing the essential role played by LST amphibious craft during these conflicts.
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Summary

Recognizes the essential role played by Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) during World War II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and many other military and humanitarian operations.

Honors the service of the Navy and Coast Guard sailors who served their country aboard the LSTs.

Acknowledges the debt modern amphibious operations owe to the LST sailors and ships.

Commends the many volunteers of the USS LST Ship Memorial who have preserved the LST 325 as a living memorial in honor and remembrance of the ships and veterans in their service.

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Latest Action: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays:
This action occurred on Friday, August 1, 2008 and earned 4 points.
Legislative Progress
Introduced in the House on June 26, 2008
Reported to a House Committee on July 30, 2008
Passed in the House on August 1, 2008
Votes
H.565 - Accepted (8.1.2008)