The governor may award a distinguished service medal with accompanying ribbon to any member of the national guard or state defense force who distinguishes himself by an unselfish, untiring and exceptionally meritorious period of service or act resulting in extraordinary benefit to the state or to the United States. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-10-8, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 70. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-10-8 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1941, ch. 9, § 7, relating to federal service, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 293.
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