Sanford D. Bishop Jr.

04/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 08:13

CONGRESSMEN BISHOP & WOMACK LEAD LEGISLATION TO HAVE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT, COL. PUCKETT, HONORED AT U.S. CAPITOL

CONGRESSMEN BISHOP & WOMACK LEAD LEGISLATION TO HAVE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT, COL. PUCKETT, HONORED AT U.S. CAPITOL

April 18, 2024
WASHINGTON -On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02) introduced H.Con.Res. 103(link is external), legislation that would authorize the use of the U.S. Capitol for the lying in honor of Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean War. He was joined by Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR-03), who co-led the legislation. "Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., was a cherished member of the Columbus community. Already a highly decorated officer whose sacrifices in the line of duty helped keep our country safe, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor by President Biden in 2021 for his heroism during the Korean War. He remained an integral part of the U.S. Army family, taking an active role in the life of Fort Moore and its soldiers," said Congressman Bishop. "It is only befitting that Congress bestows this honor on Colonel Puckett. I want to thank U.S. House Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Schumer for their support as well as Congressman Steve Womack of Arkansas who joins me as the Republican co-lead of this bipartisan legislation."

"Honoring Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, and his fellow Korean War veterans is the very least we can do to display our immense gratitude for his courageous service to our country. Allowing him to lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda will pay tribute to his remarkable heroism and provide an opportunity for all Americans to express their appreciation and respect for his service," said Congressman Womack. "I'm proud to join my friend Congressman Bishop in this bipartisan effort to underscore our collective recognition of Colonel Puckett's-and all Korean War veterans-service and sacrifice."

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