CHAPTER 43

H.P. 786 - L.D. 1068

Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Veterans' Services To

Provide Assistance To Obtain Information Regarding Maine

Members of the United States Armed Forces Presumed Lost or

Deceased

Preamble. Whereas, the citizens of the State have dutifully supported the United States Armed Forces through faithful service in war and in peace; and

Whereas, many of her sons and daughters have made the supreme sacrifice in the preservation of peace and liberty throughout the world during their service in the United States Armed Forces; and

Whereas, those who have died or are presumed lost during such service as well as their surviving family members merit all honors and benefits due them in accordance with state and federal law; and

Whereas, the citizens of the State have a right to the fullest possible accounting of all Maine members of the United States Armed Forces who are presumed lost or deceased during

their active military service, regardless of whether the presumed loss or death occurred in operations during a recognized period of war or conflict; now, therefore, be it

Sec. 1. Staff assistance; technical assistance. Resolved: That the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Bureau of Veterans' Services shall provide to the best of its ability staff assistance and technical assistance to assist individuals in obtaining information that may be available from the appropriate federal or state agencies concerning any Maine member of the United States Armed Forces who is presumed