HR1257 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Michael Hoelscher of Rockwood on the occasion of being named the August 2014 Illinois Veteran of the Month; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Veteran of the Month award honors the work of military veterans whose contributions are above and beyond the call of duty as volunteers at local, State, and national levels and in support of fellow veterans and the United States Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, Michael Hoelscher served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War; as a young airman, he was decorated for bravery and service in the defense of Tan Son Nhut Air Base in May of 1968; and

WHEREAS, Following his service, Michael Hoelscher has served his community and county as a law enforcement officer and Sheriff; and

WHEREAS, Michael Hoelscher will be honored at the Illinois Veteran of the Month ceremony on August 24, 2014 at the Du Quoin State Fair Second Heat/Senior Center in DuQuoin; and

WHEREAS, Michael Hoelscher serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Michael Hoelscher on the occasion of being named the August 2014 Illinois Veteran of the Month and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Michael Hoelscher as a symbol of our esteem and respect.