HR0133 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Sergeant Major Craig C. Morrison on the occasion of his retirement from active military service in the Illinois Army National Guard on March 31, 2009, after more than 20 years of service to his State and country; and

WHEREAS, During the course of his military career, Craig C. Morrison has received numerous honors for his consistent and effective leadership, including the Driver and Wheeled Mechanic Badge, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), the Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), the Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), and the Meritorious Service Medal; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of his accumulated years of exemplary service, the President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, has awarded Craig C. Morrison the Legion of Merit Award for his "exceptionally meritorious service while serving in various positions of increasing responsibility, culminating as the Illinois Army National Guard Military Personnel (G1) Sergeant Major"; and

WHEREAS, The Legion of Merit Award states that "Sergeant Major Morrison has prepared more soldiers' records for deployment and redeployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism than at any other time in the Illinois National Guard history. He led from the front, accepting nothing less than success . . . thereby ensuring accomplishment of the mission and welfare of his soldiers. His outstanding performance is in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit on him, the Illinois Army National Guard and the United States Army"; and

WHEREAS, Craig C. Morrison continues to pursue opportunities in the private sector in order to serve and lead his fellow Illinoisans; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor and congratulate Sergeant Major Craig C. Morrison on the occasion of his retirement from active military service, thank him for his years of service to Illinois and to our country, and wish him the best in his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Craig C. Morrison as a symbol of our esteem and respect.