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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, As a result of the tragic events of September
3 11, 2001, the 933rd Military Police Company (Combat Support)
4 of the Illinois National Guard was activated and deployed for
5 a period spanning approximately November, 2001 through July,
6 2002 to assist in maintaining security at O'Hare
7 International Airport and Midway Airport; and
8 WHEREAS, As a result of the recent engagement of the
9 United States of America in Iraq, the 933rd Military Police
10 Company (Combat Support) has again been activated and
11 deployed to Iraq; and
12 WHEREAS, The men and women of the 933rd Military Police
13 Company (Combat Support) are performing their duties with
14 courage and distinction; and
15 WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the continued
16 dedicated service of these men and women who serve the State
17 and the nation by protecting the lives and property of their
18 families, friends, and neighbors; and
19 WHEREAS, They have offered active support to the United
20 States of America at this time; therefore, be it
21 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
22 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
23 we honor the brave and selfless men and women of all
24 components of the United States and allied armed forces for
25 their great personal sacrifice, and especially the 933rd
26 Military Police Company (Combat Support) for their dedication
27 to our State and country, for their defense of our freedom
28 and security, and for their willingness to answer the call to
29 duty during this time of danger to our country; and be it
30 further
31 RESOLVED, That we pay special honor to the men and women
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1 on active service from Illinois, as they undertake their
2 perilous missions; and be it further
3 RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
4 presented to the President of the United States, the
5 Secretary of Defense, the members of the Illinois
6 congressional delegation, and the Adjutant General of the
7 Illinois Department of Military Affairs.