IN HR0002

Honors George Thiel of Griffith, Indiana, born March 20, 1926, in St. John, Indiana, upon his retirement from the Griffith Fire Department in January 2012

Recognizes his military service in the U.S. Army's 99th Infantry Division during World War II, including participation in the Battle of the Bulge where he earned a Purple Heart, and his service as a German language interpreter

Acknowledges his 60 years of service to the Griffith Fire Department, which he joined January 2, 1952, and where he was appointed Fire Chief in 1983

Notes his community involvement as a volunteer at Griffith High School football and basketball games and his presence at the fire department and Town Hall

Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to George Thiel and his family