HB 2584 -- Global War on Terrorism Medallion Program

Sponsor:  Smith (14)

This bill establishes the Global War on Terrorism Medallion
Program within the Office of the Adjutant General.  Every veteran
who honorably served on active duty in the United States military
at any time beginning September 11, 2001, until the end of the
Global War on Terrorism is entitled to receive a Global War on
Terrorism medallion, medal, and a certificate of appreciation if
the veteran is or was a legal resident of Missouri when he or she
entered or was discharged from military service or at the time of
his or her death.  Any spouse or eldest living survivor of a
deceased veteran who is entitled to the medallion may receive it
on behalf of the deceased veteran.

Applications for the medallion can be filed with the Office of
the Adjutant General at any time after January 1, 2009.
Medallions will be awarded until the supply is exhausted.  The
Adjutant General must notify the General Assembly when the supply
of medallions is less than 100.

The bill creates the Global War on Terrorism Veterans'
Recognition Award Fund which will be administered by the Adjutant
General.  The fund will consist of gifts, donations, and funds
transferred to the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust
Fund from any remaining balances in the World War II Veterans'
Recognition Award Fund, Korean Conflict Veterans' Recognition
Award Fund, and Vietnam War Veterans' Recognition Award Fund.
The moneys in the fund will be used to solicit designs and to
manufacture and distribute the medallion, medal, and certificate.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm