H.R. 5362: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”.

This bill proposes to officially name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic located in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic.”

Findings

The bill outlines several findings about Colonel Michael H. Boyce, including:

• He was born on September 1, 1949, in Brawley, California.
• He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1971 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.
• Colonel Boyce had a distinguished military career, serving in various capacities in the Marine Corps, including deployments to locations such as Turkey, Somalia, and throughout the United States.
• After retiring in 2001, he became active in the Marietta community, engaging in charitable work and church activities.
• He served as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners from 2016 to 2020 and was influential in efforts to support local veterans.
• Colonel Boyce passed away on January 25, 2022, and is survived by his family.

Name Designation

According to the bill, after it is enacted, the clinic will be officially referred to as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce VA Clinic.” All legal and official references to the clinic will reflect this name change.

Impact

The bill primarily serves to honor the legacy of Colonel Michael H. Boyce by designating the clinic in his name, thereby recognizing his contributions to veterans and the community.

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