HBA-JEK H.C.R. 176 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.C.R. 176
By: Ellis, Dan
State, Federal & International Relations
4/1/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor is the highest commendation Texas can
bestow on members of our state military forces.  Through his courageous and
valiant actions in World War II, Colonel M.B. Etheredge earned two Bronze
Star medals for heroism, a Silver Star with two oak leaf clusters for
gallantry in action, and two Purple Hearts.  Colonel Etheredge was
eventually discharged with the highest efficiency rating of any officer
discharged from the Fourth Army.  He later served three terms in the Texas
Legislature and taught for 33 years at Sam Houston State University.  House
Concurrent Resolution 176 confers the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on
Colonel M.B. Etheredge. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this resolution
does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Concurrent Resolution 176 confers the Texas Legislative Medal of
Honor on Colonel M.B. Etheredge in recognition of his heroic service.