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HR0772
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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 the career and legacy of
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General John Malchase David Shalikashvili of the United States
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Army; and

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WHEREAS, General Shalikashvili, a descendant of the
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Georgian noble family House of Shalikashvili, was born in
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Warsaw, Poland; at the age of 16, he immigrated to Peoria,
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Illinois in 1952, learning English by watching American
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movies; he graduated from Bradley University with a degree in
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mechanical engineering; and

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WHEREAS, After receiving his draft notice, General
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Shalikashvili entered the United States Army as a private and
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rose through every level of command from platoon to division,
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ultimately becoming the 13th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
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Staff, the first foreign-born, first draftee, and first
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Officer Candidate School graduate to hold that position; and

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WHEREAS, General Shalikashvili served heroically in
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Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star with "V" device for valor,
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and demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his career,
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including as commander of the 9th Infantry Division and
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Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) for NATO; and

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WHEREAS, General Shalikashvili directed Operation Provide
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Comfort, a 1991 humanitarian mission that saved the lives of
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more than 500,000 Kurdish refugees in Northern Iraq, earning
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international recognition for his ability to coordinate
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military, coalition, and humanitarian efforts; and

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WHEREAS, As chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from
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1993 to 1997, General Shalikashvili advised President Bill
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Clinton on military and humanitarian operations around the
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globe, oversaw more than 40 missions, promoted joint military
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operations, and guided the United States Armed Forces through
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a period of post-Cold War downsizing; and

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WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, General Shalikashvili was
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awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his tireless
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dedication to national security and world peace, and he
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continued to serve the nation as an advisor, educator, and
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advocate for international cooperation; and

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WHEREAS, General Shalikashvili passed away on July 23,
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2011 at the age of 75 and was laid to rest at Arlington
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National Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of service and
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leadership; and

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WHEREAS, General Shalikashvili's lifelong dedication,

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humility, and courage embody the highest ideals of military
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service, representing the promise of America and the
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extraordinary contributions of those who choose to serve;
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therefore, be 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 distinguished career and enduring legacy of
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General John Malchase David Shalikashvili of the United States
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Army as a soldier, leader, and statesman, and we express our
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deepest gratitude for his service to the United States and the
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world.

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