Whereas, the citizens of the State of South Carolina desire to promote the principles and objectives of courage, patriotism, leadership, service, and sacrifice among the people of this State and the nation; and Whereas, an opportunity exists for the State of South Carolina to promote those principles and at the same time recognize the men and women of the military who have made the ultimate nation’s sacrifice in armed conflicts throughout the history; and nation’s Whereas, twenty-nine South Carolina residents and another four natives of the State have been awarded the highest level of recognition for their service to our country as members of the United States Armed Forces, the Medal of Honor; and Whereas, the State of South Carolina is the final resting place for nineteen Medal of Honor recipients; and Whereas, the State of South Carolina and the Patriots Point Authority have announced their desire to develop a national Medal of Honor Museum to preserve and present the extraordinary stories of individuals who have reached the highest level of recognition in service to the nation; and Whereas, the public-private partnership that will design, fund, build, and maintain the state-of-the-art facilities for the orientation, comfort, and education of visitors will preserve, protect, and acquire key artifacts and archival materials related to the Medal of Honor and its recipients and help to create a tangible link between visitors and the heroes who have sacrificed for the nation; and Whereas, the national Medal of Honor Museum will present exhibits, programs, and services designed to engage diverse audiences and enhance their understanding of and appreciation for the stories of the Medal of Honor, of Medal of Honor recipients, and of the values associated with the Medal; and Whereas, the Museum will raise awareness of and support for the work of the Medal of Honor Society and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, including its Character Development Program. Education programs, onsite and through outreach, will
Whereas, the citizens of the State of South Carolina desire to promote the principles and objectives of courage, patriotism, leadership, service, and sacrifice among the people of this State and the nation; and Whereas, an opportunity exists for the State of South Carolina to promote those principles and at the same time recognize the men and women of the nation’s military who have made the ultimate sacrifice in armed conflicts throughout the nation’s history; and Whereas, twenty-nine South Carolina residents and another four natives of the State have been awarded the highest level of recognition for their service to our country as members of the United States Armed Forces, the Medal of Honor; and Whereas, the State of South Carolina is the final resting place for nineteen Medal of Honor recipients; and Whereas, the State of South Carolina and the Patriots Point Authority have announced their desire to develop a national Medal of Honor Museum to preserve and present the extraordinary stories of individuals who have reached the highest level of recognition in service to the nation; and Whereas, the public-private partnership that will design, fund, build, and maintain the state-of-the-art facilities for the orientation, comfort, and education of visitors will preserve, protect, and acquire key artifacts and archival materials related to the Medal of Honor and its recipients and help to create a tangible link between visitors and the heroes who have sacrificed for the nation; and Whereas, the national Medal of Honor Museum will present exhibits, programs, and services designed to engage diverse audiences and enhance their understanding of and appreciation for the stories of the Medal of Honor, of Medal of Honor recipients, and of the values associated with the Medal; and Whereas, the Museum will raise awareness of and support for the work of the Medal of Honor Society and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, including its Character Development Program. Education programs, onsite and through outreach, will
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