HR1273 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois have learned of the death of United States Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas Larson of Wheaton who died while proudly serving his country in combat in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Larson, 19, was the son of Anne and David Larson of Wheaton, Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Larson was a 2003 graduate of Wheaton North High School, who selflessly volunteered to serve in the U.S. armed services as his father and grandfather had done before him; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Larson was attached to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division based out of Camp Pendleton, California and proudly served the nation as an infantryman; and

WHEREAS, Even in high school, Nicholas diligently prepared himself for military service, hanging a rope in the back yard to work on navy seal exercises, and lifting weights after school to prepare himself for the rigors of enlistment; and

WHEREAS, On November 9, 2004, Lance Corporal Larson was killed during combat operations to capture the Iraqi city of Fallujah from Islamic insurgents and will be remembered by many as a hero; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Lance Corporal Larson has been deeply felt by many, especially his parents, Anne and David Larson; sister Katie; maternal grandparents, Patrick and Virginia O'Sullivan; and his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas Larson for his commitment, dedication, and sacrifice in the service of his family, community, and country; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we pray for the safety and well-being of Lance Corporal Larson's fellow service members as they continue to stand in harm's way in service in Iraq and around the world; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lance Corporal Nicholas Larson, as an expression of our deepest sympathy for their loss.