Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) the President of the United States is authorized to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal of appropriate design to the family of the late Honorable Leo J. Ryan in recognition of his distinguished service as a Member of Congress and the fact of his untimely death by assassination while performing his responsibilities as a Member of the United States House of Representatives.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Congress authorizes a gold medal for Leo Ryan posthumously for his service and assassination.
- In plain terms
- The government honors Leo Ryan with a medal for his work and death in office.
- What can you take from it?
- Public service and sacrifice deserve formal recognition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we honor public servants?
- What makes a service worthy?
Another view
This award comes after his death, not during his service.
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