RECOGNIZES-GEN GEORGE MARSHALL

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HR0638
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives wish to recognize General George C. Marshall,
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who served with distinction during his time as senior
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instructor of the 33rd Division of the Illinois National Guard
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from November 1933 to August 1936, a position he held at the
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rank of colonel; and

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WHEREAS, Upon his arrival, General Marshall was described
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as a self-possessed officer of impeccable military bearing
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with a keen intellect and exacting standards that immediately
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began to shape the division; and

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WHEREAS, General Marshall instilled a principled approach
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to discipline, earning the respect of the 33rd Division's
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soldiers by focusing on meaningful improvements and
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efficiency; he demonstrated a commitment to practical and
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effective training by urging a reduction in paperwork and the
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elimination of unrealistic drills, thereby improving the
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division's focus and morale; and

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WHEREAS, As a direct result of General Marshall's
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leadership, the summer of 1934 saw every unit of the 33rd
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Division deemed satisfactory by federal inspectors for the
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first time in years, a testament to the success of his methods;

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the division's enhanced readiness was showcased with a
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division march, a bivouac in Grant Park, and a prestigious
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review on the grounds of the Century of Progress Fair in
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Chicago; and

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WHEREAS, General Marshall was instrumental in testing and
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implementing a new mobilization plan, leading a successful
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staff exercise at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, and adapting it
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for the following year's training in Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, General Marshall fostered a culture of continuous
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improvement, directing the division to study maps and write
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orders in the winter of 1934 and work through practical
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problems on the ground in the spring of 1935; and

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WHEREAS, General Marshall consistently advocated for the
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advancement of bright, capable young officers, demonstrating a
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humble and selfless dedication to the betterment of the
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service over his own personal advancement; he empowered his
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officers with greater responsibility as they gained
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experience, allowing him to contribute his talents to the
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division newspaper with articles on military history and a
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column highlighting division news; and

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WHEREAS, By the spring of 1935, General Marshall reported
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that the 33rd Division had improved in all respects over the

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preceding year and that the soldiers now understood the
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importance of severity in training; and

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WHEREAS, General Marshall's tenure culminated in the 33rd
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Division's successful participation in the August 1936 Army
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maneuvers in Michigan, which involved more than 24,000 men and
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lasted for two weeks; and

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WHEREAS, Shortly following these maneuvers, General
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Marshall's exceptional service was recognized with a promotion
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to the rank of brigadier general; he was later promoted to
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general and appointed as chief of staff of the United States
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Army through World War II; and

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WHEREAS, General Marshall's work was further commended by
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Major General Leo Boyle, who held the rank of captain during
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General Marshall's time as senior instructor and later served
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as the Adjutant General of Illinois from 1940 to 1969, stating
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General Marshall had left his mark on the 33rd Division and
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praising him for raising the standard with his keen insight,
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personal and military knowledge, and leadership; therefore, be
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it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we recognize the lasting and significant contributions of

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General George C. Marshall to the Illinois National Guard and
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the State of Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we commend General Marshall's exemplary
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leadership, his unwavering commitment to excellence, and his
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profound and positive impact on the 33rd Division, which set a
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new standard for military readiness and professionalism; and
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be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the Illinois Army National Guard's 33rd Infantry
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Brigade Combat Team in Urbana as a tribute to the enduring
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legacy of General Marshall.

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