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IN SR0011
Resolution
AI Summary
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Honors Willie Southerland, a 94-year-old veteran from Richmond, Indiana, for receiving the French Legion of Honor medal from France
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Recognizes Southerland's World War II service, including landing on Omaha Beach with the 1st Infantry Division on D-Day (June 6, 1944) and fighting across France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany
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Acknowledges his participation in five major European battles during which he was wounded five times
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Notes his military decorations include a Bronze Star, five Purple Hearts, and numerous ribbons in addition to the French Legion of Honor
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to VFW 1108, Kirk-Little Post
Legislative Description
Honoring Willie Southerland, recipient of the French Legion of Honor medal.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
1/13/2011