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H.Con.Res.367 / 108th Congress

Saluting the life and courage of the late Commander Lloyd "Pete" Bucher, United States Navy (retired), who commanded the U.S.S. Pueblo (AGER-2) at th e time of its capture by North Korea on January 23, 1968.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 25, 2004

States that Congress: (1) salutes the life and courage of the late Commander Lloyd `Pete' Bucher, United States Navy (retired), who commanded the U.S.S. Pueblo at the time of its capture by North Korea on January 23, 1968, and who passed away on January 28, 2004; (2) praises Commander Bucher for his exemplary bravery and sacrifice, which were an inspiration to his crew and the United States, while he and his crew were held in captivity for 11 months in North Korea; (3) praises the bravery of the crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo; and (4) expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Commander Bucher.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] · R–MO

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  • Armed Services Committee
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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E232)

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Introduced in House

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