HR1215 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Following the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, brothers Robert, Richard, and Ronald Jung of Freeburg enlisted in the United States Armed Forces to serve in World War II; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Jung served as an aerial gunner on a B-24 bomber; Richard Jung served as a Navy sailor and crewed an amphibious landing craft stationed in New Guinea; Robert Jung served in the Navy as a PT-boat gunner in France; and

WHEREAS, Following World War II, the brothers returned to Freeburg to start their families, and all three Jung brothers have grown old together, with Robert, 94 on June 6, 2016, Richard, 91 on May 7, 2016, and Ronald, 90 on April 25, 2016; and

WHEREAS, The Jung brothers remain deeply mindful of their wartime memories and the pride they feel at taking part in something historic and epic; and

WHEREAS, As of 2016, it is estimated that fewer than 750,000 World War II veterans are still alive, and that number decreases with the passing of nearly 500 every day; and

WHEREAS, According to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, it is estimated that by 2036, there will be no surviving veterans of World War II to recount their experiences; and

WHEREAS, The Jung brothers hope that the United States continues to learn from the lessons of World War II, with Richard Jung noting, "People don't talk about war anymore" and that there should be a "hell of a good reason for us to go back to war"; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we offer Robert, Richard, and Ronald Jung our heartfelt thanks for their service to our country and dedication to their community and family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor all World War II veterans and members of the Greatest Generation, whose sacrifices helped shape our nation; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Robert, Richard, and Ronald Jung as an expression of our esteem and respect.