April 27, 2004, Introduced by Senators PATTERSON, GARCIA, SANBORN, BISHOP, ALLEN, KUIPERS, McMANUS, BASHAM, CROPSEY, GILBERT, TOY, BIRKHOLZ, HARDIMAN, GOSCHKA, CASSIS, BROWN, GEORGE and VAN WOERKOM and referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled
"Michigan military act,"
(MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding sections 183 and 184.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 183. (1) The governor may present the Michigan
2 military cross to any enlisted or reserve soldier or officer who
3 served with distinction in any branch of the military or the
4 Michigan national guard during combat. This award may be given
5 out posthumously when a soldier died in combat or due to injuries
6 sustained during combat.
7 (2) The Michigan military cross is a medal to honor those
8 born in Michigan or who have lived there at least 10 years, who
9 have fought for our country in times of war or emergency.
10 (3) The adjutant general shall develop and publish rules to
11 carry out this section.
1 Sec. 184. (1) The governor may present the Michigan
2 homeland service medal to any individual who has rendered this
3 state or the United States appropriate service in times of war or
4 emergency.
5 (2) The Michigan homeland service medal is a medal to honor
6 those citizens of this state who have performed great acts of
7 selflessness or heroism or provided a greatly needed service for
8 this state. This award may be awarded to any person born in the
9 state or residing here for at least 10 years.
10 (3) The adjutant general shall develop and publish rules to
11 carry out this section.