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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to thank Lee Dungey for his dedicated
4 service to his nation during World War II; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Lee Dungey entered active service with the U.S.
6 Marine Corps on March 16, 1944; after training at the Marine
7 Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, he was assigned
8 to the Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion of the 5th
9 Marine Division for training at Camp Tarawa, Hawaii in support
10 of troops on Iwo Jima; following the battle's end, he
11 participated in the occupation of the Japanese mainland until
12 June 26, 1946, when he was honorably discharged with the rank
13 of Corporal; and
 
14     WHEREAS, After his honorable discharge, Lee Dungey
15 returned to his pervious employer, Furnas Electric Company in
16 Batavia, where he retired after 46 years of service; and
 
17     WHEREAS, Lee Dungey is a member of the Marine Corps League
18 (Fox Valley Detachment 1233) and the American Legion in
19 Batavia; and
 
20     WHEREAS, Lee Dungey and his wife of 67 years, Laura, have
21 five children, eight grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren;

 

 

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2     WHEREAS, Lee Dungey's great courage and devotion to his
3 country are worthy of the greatest respect; therefore, be it
 
4     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
5 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
6 thank Lee Dungey for his dedicated service to his nation during
7 World War II and wish him the best in his future endeavors; and
8 be it further
 
9     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10 presented to Lee Dungey as a symbol of our esteem and respect.