A bill to name the Armed Forces Readiness Center in Great Falls, Montana, in honor of Captain William Wylie Galt, a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Became Public Law No: 109-412.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 109-412, officially names the Armed Forces Readiness Center located in Great Falls, Montana, in honor of Captain William Wylie Galt, who was a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The legislation serves as a commemorative act recognizing Captain Galt's military service and valor.
The bill designates the Armed Forces Readiness Center in Great Falls, Montana, to bear the name of Captain William Wylie Galt, honoring his distinguished military service.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 109th Congress as S.3759.
- It has been signed into law and is now Public Law No: 109-412 as of December 18, 2006.
- The legislation pertains to the Armed Forces and National Security policy area and involves a naming designation rather than operational or funding changes.
["Captain William Wylie Galt's legacy and family", 'The Armed Forces Readiness Center in Great Falls, Montana', 'Military personnel and veterans associated with the center', 'Local community in Great Falls, Montana']
['The bill does not specify any funding or administrative changes, so implementation concerns are minimal.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are required as the bill is a naming designation.', 'Potential costs related to signage or administrative updates are not detailed in the bill text.']
This bill was passed during the 109th Congress and reflects a common legislative practice of honoring distinguished military personnel by naming military facilities after them. It was introduced in the Senate and successfully enacted into law without recorded opposition or amendments.
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['The naming may enhance local and military community morale and historical awareness.', "It may increase public recognition of Captain Galt's military service and valor.", 'Potential minor administrative updates at the Armed Forces Readiness Center to reflect the new name.']
The bill is straightforward with no operational or funding provisions, limiting transparency concerns. There is no full bill text available, but the official status and title provide sufficient information to understand the bill's purpose and effect.
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