RECOGNIZES-MAJOR E. VATTMANN

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HR0773
LRB104 21272 LAW 35986 r
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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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Major Edward Vattmann of the United States Army, who
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exemplified a life of courage, leadership, and unwavering
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dedication to the United States of America; and

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WHEREAS, Major Vattmann, born in 1840, served with
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distinction as a military officer, earning the respect of his
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peers and soldiers for his strategic brilliance, steadfast
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duty, and commitment to upholding peace; and

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WHEREAS, Following the death of Sitting Bull, Major
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Vattmann played a pivotal role in helping to negotiate and
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resolve a peace treaty between the Seventh Cavalry and the
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Sioux, easing tensions and preventing further conflict on the
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frontier; and

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WHEREAS, Major Vattmann's service extended beyond the
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battlefield, including his solemn act of giving the last rites
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to President William McKinley following his assassination; and

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WHEREAS, Major Vattmann contributed to domestic harmony by
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assisting in the resolution of the Pullman Strike in Chicago,
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promoting labor peace during a time of national unrest; and

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LRB104 21272 LAW 35986 r
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WHEREAS, Major Vattmann further demonstrated his
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diplomatic skill by helping to mediate and resolve a land
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dispute between the Catholic Church and the native peoples of
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the Philippines; and

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WHEREAS, Major Vattmann's career and life reflects a
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profound commitment to fostering peace, civic responsibility,
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and the values that define the American spirit; 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 extraordinary career and legacy of Major
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Edward Vattmann of the United States Army, whose service to
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his country and community represents the highest ideals of
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courage, faith, and patriotism; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the Lake County Courthouse as an expression of
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our respect and esteem for Major Vattman's courage and service
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to the United States of America.

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