Representative Moseley honors POW MIA veterans at statehouse

From Chesterton Tribune: Representative Moseley honors POW MIA veterans at statehouse On Monday, the Indiana General Assembly followed the lead of State Rep. Chuck Moseley, D-Portage, in recommending that the POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action) flag be flown in both the Indiana House and Senate Chambers.

“It is estimated that there are 83,000 missing Americans who bravely served in World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War,” said Moseley. “It is time that we honor their dedicated service and patriotism by flying their flag in both chambers.”

The flag has flown over the White House on National POW/MIA Recognition day since 1982. In 1990, Congress officially recognized the flag.

“The flag is a promise that America has made to the families of those who valiantly served our nation,” said Moseley. “We are committed to discovering the fates of those missing servants to the best of our ability.”

The resolution passed unanimously from the House floor.

“As a legislator, it is important to me to bear in mind those who have given their lives so that individuals such as myself can take part in the democratic process,” said Moseley.

Moseley has served his country as a veteran of the Army National Guard.

“Flying the flags in the General Assembly not only will recognize those who served our country, but the sacrifices that their families continue to make every day,” said Moseley.

Every member of the House signed onto the resolution as a co-author in support.