HR1293 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Lieutenant Colonel John H. Gingrich VI, on his retirement from the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Gingrich served in the ROTC for 4 years and graduated from Indiana State University; he became a commissioned officer in May of 1988 and served a total of 22 years; his retirement date is scheduled for October 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Gingrich has served in Korea, Fort McClellan in Alabama, West Point, Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, Heidelberg, Germany, Iraq, and Scott Air Force Base in Illinois; and

WHEREAS, "They also serve who stand and wait" took on a special meaning for the family of Lieutenant Colonel Gingrich, who had just joined him in Germany when he was seconded to Iraq; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Gingrich concludes his career at Scott AFB as the Executive officer to the J6; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Gingrich received many awards and decorations during his years of Army service, including the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, and the Bronze Star; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Gingrich will enjoy his retirement along with his wife, Paula, and their daughters, Meghan, Rachel, Sarah, and Hannah; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel John H. Gingrich VI is to be commended for his years of service to his country, for his loyalty to his family, and for his willingness to sacrifice for the lives of others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lieutenant Colonel John H. Gingrich VI on his retirement and wish him the best in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lieutenant Colonel John H. Gingrich VI as a symbol of our admiration and esteem.