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92_HR0720
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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are honored to recognize milestone events in
4 the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and
5 WHEREAS, On December 12, 2001, Leonard M. Skolek became
6 the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious
7 achievement while serving as the Assistant Squad Leader of
8 Company D, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the European
9 Theatre of Operation on June 7, 1944; and
10 WHEREAS, Leonard Skolek served his country as Corporal of
11 the United States Army Infantry Division; as the 2nd platoon
12 proceeded north on the main highway to Charbourg, the enemy
13 suddenly opened fire from the right rear; Corporal Skolek
14 returned the fire, killing five of the enemy; and
15 WHEREAS, Corporal Skolek's alertness, courage, and
16 accuracy prevented heavy casualties to his platoon; and
17 WHEREAS, Corporal Skolek's exemplary performance of duty
18 was in keeping with the finest traditions of military service
19 and reflects good credit upon himself, the 505th Parachute
20 Infantry Regiment, the United States Army, and the State of
21 Illinois; therefore, be it
22 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
23 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
24 we congratulate Corporal Leonard M. Skolek on being the
25 recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and we extend our
26 gratitude to him for his faithful and dedicated service to
27 our Nation during a time of great need; and be it further
28 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
29 presented to Corporal Leonard M. Skolek as an expression of
30 our esteem.