What does DESIGNATION OF COLONEL MARY LOUISE RASMUSON CAMPUS OF THE of Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 do?

The medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Anchorage, Alaska, is designated as the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System. The designation applies after the date of the enactment of this Act. References to the medical center will be considered references to the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus.

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Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022

Q: What does Preamble of Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 do?

This Act designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Anchorage, Alaska, as the "Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System."

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 do?

This bill is formally titled the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 do?

This section outlines the life and accomplishments of Mary Louise (Milligan) Rasmuson. Rasmuson received multiple degrees from Carnegie Institute of Technology and the University of Pittsburgh. She served as the Fifth and subsequently reappointed Director of the Women's Army Corps under Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy. During her tenure, Rasmuson expanded opportunities for women in the Army, including integrating Black women and allowing women to hold higher enlisted ranks. Rasmuson facilitated women's assignments to roles previously reserved for men and enabled the college enlistment option for women. After retiring from the Army, she moved to Alaska and served as First Lady of Anchorage. Rasmuson was a significant advocate for social justice, education, and the arts through her work with the Rasmuson Foundation. She was involved in numerous community initiatives, including the renovation of the Anchorage Veterans Memorial and supporting various museums.

Last updated: 1/5/2023 · Introduced: 9/29/2022

Author: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

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The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Anchorage, Alaska, is designated as the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System.
The designation honors Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson, a pioneering figure who expanded opportunities for women in the Army and was a significant advocate for social justice, education, and the arts.
The bill applies the designation to all references to the medical center after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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