Congress proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Bonnie Eloise Rush Milam for her service to the U.S.

The bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Bonnie Eloise Rush Milam, posthumously, in recognition of her distinguished service to the United States Armed Forces through the Melody Maids and her lifelong contributions to patriotism, music education, and the leadership development of young women. Milam founded the Melody Maids, an all-girls singing group, in 1942, which provided entertainment and comfort to service members during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The gold medal will be struck by the Secretary of the Treasury and presented to Milam's family.

Congress proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Bonnie Eloise Rush Milam for her service to the U.S.

The bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Bonnie Eloise Rush Milam, posthumously, in recognition of her distinguished service to the United States Armed Forces through the Melody Maids and her lifelong contributions to patriotism, music education, and the leadership development of young women. Milam founded the Melody Maids, an all-girls singing group, in 1942, which provided entertainment and comfort to service members during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The gold medal will be struck by the Secretary of the Treasury and presented to Milam's family.