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SJRES 79

A joint resolution honoring the sacrifice of Marine Corps Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss, Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, Marine Corps Corporal Daegan W. Page, Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario, Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, and Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak.

119th Congress Introduced by John Boozman and 19 co-sponsors

Overview: SJRES 79 is a Senate joint resolution that honors the sacrifice of 13 U.S. service members who were killed in action during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021

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Bill Summary · SJRES 79

Overview: SJRES 79 is a Senate joint resolution that honors the sacrifice of 13 U.S. service members who were killed in action during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.

Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to recognize and pay tribute to the 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives while supporting the evacuation of American citizens and Afghan allies from Kabul, Afghanistan. It seeks to honor their bravery, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

Key Provisions:
- Honors the sacrifice of Marine Corps Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss, Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, Marine Corps Corporal Daegan W. Page, Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario, Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, and Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak
- Expresses the Senate's deepest condolences and gratitude to the families and loved ones of the fallen service members

Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution directly honors the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in action and their families and loved ones. It also recognizes the broader impact of their sacrifice on the military community and the nation as a whole.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: SJRES 79 has been introduced in the Senate and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed, the resolution would serve as a formal congressional tribute to the fallen service members.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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