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IL HR0305
Resolution
Status
5/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jackie Haas
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AI Summary
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Declares May 29, 2021 as "Brigadier General Thomas V. Draude, USMC (Ret.) Day" in the State of Illinois
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Honors Brigadier General Draude, a Kankakee native who served over 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including three tours in Vietnam and service as Assistant Division Commander of the First Marine Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm
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Recognizes his military decorations including two Distinguished Service Medals, two Silver Star Medals, the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and Purple Heart Medal
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Acknowledges his post-military career as President and CEO of the Marine Corps University Foundation (2004-2015) and senior executive positions at USAA (1993-2003)
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Coincides with the Kankakee County Museum opening a display of items from General Draude's career on May 29, 2021
Legislative Description
GEN. THOMAS DRAUDE DAY
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
5/27/2021