HR0644 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Carl Knous for his service to our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps; and

WHEREAS, Carl Knous entered the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17, right after he graduated from trade school; he served with the Marine Corps for over 2 years and was deployed overseas for 19 months at the time of his discharge on November 11, 1946; and

WHEREAS, After going through basic training in San Diego, Carl Knous was deployed to the South Pacific theatre during World War II; along the way, he and his unit avoided enemy patrols and made several stops before landing on Okinawa; he took part in the fighting on Okinawa for a month under horrible conditions; by the end of the fighting, he was one of the only 5 survivors in his unit of 250 soldiers to emerge unharmed; his unit was slated to go to Tokyo following the battle, but was sent back to the US after the dropping of the atomic bomb; and

WHEREAS, After returning to the United States, Carl Knous was sent to Chicago before returning to Petersburg; he then began working with his father 3 days after returning home; and

WHEREAS, Carl Knous serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Carl Knous for his service to our country and wish him success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Carl Knous as a symbol of our esteem and respect.