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SR 142

A RESOLUTION commending the valor of Chief Warrant Officer Five Eric A. Slover for demonstrating gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving his country in the United States Army, and honoring him as a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Howell and 1 co-sponsor

Kentucky Senate honors Chief Warrant Officer Five Eric A. Slover with a ceremonial resolution recognizing his Medal of Honor for valor during a 2026 mission in Venezuela.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 142

Summary of SR 142 (2026RS) – Kentucky Senate

Purpose

  • A resolution commending the valor and gallantry of Chief Warrant Officer Five Eric A. Slover for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving in the United States Army.
  • Honors him as a recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions on January 3, 2026, during a mission in Venezuela as part of Operation Absolute Resolve.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Recognition of Chief Warrant Officer Five Eric A. Slover’s extraordinary valor and honor as a Medal of Honor recipient.
  • Section 2: Formal presentation moment, with the Senate adjourning in awe and respect for CWO5 Slover.
  • Section 3: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit the resolution to Senator Jason Howell for presentation.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Individual recognizing party: Chief Warrant Officer Five Eric A. Slover, U.S. Army.
  • Kentucky Senate: Official adoption and public acknowledgment.
  • No changes to law, policy, funding, or government programs; this is a ceremonial resolution.

Background on Actions Described

  • Slover served with the Fort Campbell–based 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), the “Night Stalkers.”
  • He piloted an MH-47 Chinook as lead aircraft in a high-risk operation targeting a seizure-related mission in Venezuela (Operation Absolute Resolve) intended to capture Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
  • During ingress, Slover navigated through challenging terrain and hostile air defenses; his aircraft came under heavy gunfire, suffering multiple armor-piercing rounds and leg hits.
  • Despite injuries, he maintained aircraft position to enable infiltration and, after disembarking, helped neutralize additional threats to protect his forces and the mission’s success.

Timeline / Procedural Details

  • March 3, 2026: Introduction in Senate; referred to the Committee on Committees.
  • March 4, 2026: Passed the Senate Floor.
  • March 10, 2026: Adopted by voice vote.
  • Final outcome: A ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing Slover’s valor and Medal of Honor status; no legislative changes or appropriations attached.

Impact and Implications

  • Symbolic and ceremonial impact: Public acknowledgment by the Kentucky Senate of a local connection to a Medal of Honor recipient and a notable U.S. Army operation.
  • Educational/informational value: Highlights exemplary military service and bravery, potentially inspiring veterans and constituents.
  • No policy changes: This is a form of recognition rather than a substantive change to statutes or programs.

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

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