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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Since the beginning of this great State, millions
3of brave men and women of Illinois have courageously answered
4the call to defend the ideals of freedom and democracy both at
5home and abroad; and
 
6    WHEREAS, On Veterans Day, November 11, we recognize the
7sacrifice of all veterans, both those who have served in the
8past and those serving in the present; and
 
9    WHEREAS, We specifically wish to reflect on the heritage of
10the service rendered by all components of the Illinois National
11Guard and recognize the work and dedication of the Illinois
12State Military Museum and the Illinois National Guard and
13Militia Historical Society; and
 
14    WHEREAS, The Illinois State Military Museum, housed in a
15building listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
16holds significant artifacts from the heritage of the Illinois
17National Guard, such as the cork leg of Mexican General Antonio
18Lopez de Santa Anna, which was captured by Illinois soldiers
19during the battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War; the wooden
20target board that President Abraham Lincoln used to test-fire
21the Spencer rifle in 1863 at the White House before he bought
22the weapon for the Union Army; the largest collection of Civil

 

 

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1War battle flags; and the Medal of Honor awarded during World
2War I to First Sergeant Johannes Anderson of the 33rd Infantry
3Division; and
 
4    WHEREAS, The museum further displays exhibits explaining
5the expanded role of Illinois soldiers and airmen in support
6the Global War on Terrorism, in global peacekeeping operations,
7and in support to the citizens of Illinois in the aftermath of
8floods and tornadoes; and
 
9    WHEREAS, The Illinois State Military Museum could not
10accomplish these tasks without the financial support of the
11Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society;
12therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
14NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
15we recognize the work and dedication of the Illinois State
16Military Museum and the Illinois National Guard and Militia
17Historical Society to preserve, safeguard, and honor the
18Illinois National Guard heritage and share it with current and
19future generations; and be it further
 
20    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
21presented to the Illinois State Military Museum and the
22Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society as a

 

 

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1symbol of our esteem and respect.