HR0740 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois are pleased to honor citizens of the State who have made significant contributions to the military; and

WHEREAS, Owen E. Stanfield was born on July 12, 1922; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stanfield valiantly served his country in the U.S. Army; he was a member of K Company, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division; he was in 5 major battles and was captured and taken as a P.O.W. in the Battle of the Bulge; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stanfield was recognized by the military for his heroic efforts; he received the P.O.W. Medal and Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and Ribbon, the Bronze Star Medal and Ribbon, the World War II Victory Medal and Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Honorable Service Lapel Button World War II, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with One Silver Battle Star; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stanfield was further honored with the American Campaign Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Ribbon, the Expert Infantry Badge, and the Overseas Service Ribbon; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stanfield married his wife, Betty, on October 25, 1947; he is the proud father of 2 children, Gary (Teresa) Stanfield and Sandra (Larry) Hanner, and the grandfather of 2 grandchildren, Chris Stanfield and Stephanie Stanfield; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Mr. Owen E. Stanfield for his significant contributions to the military and his willingness to serve his country, and if necessary, sacrifice his own life for our liberty; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Stanfield as an expression of our many thanks, respect, and esteem.