MS SC593

Recognizes World War II veteran Henry "Howard" Bennett of Sumrall, Mississippi for his military service and honors received from the French government.

Acknowledges Bennett's receipt of the Medal of a Liberated France (October 7, 2021) and upcoming awards of the Legion of Honour and Knighthood signed by President Macron of France.

Details Bennett's military service as a nose gunner on a B-24 Liberator bomber, including participation in 30 missions over Europe from 1943-1945 and the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Extends legislative congratulations to Bennett on his upcoming 100th birthday on December 22, 2022, and acknowledges his family's legacy of military service spanning multiple generations.

Directs presentation of the resolution to Bennett and his family, forwarding to Mississippi's Congressional delegation, and release to Capitol Press Corps.