COMMENDS-NORM MEIER

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HR0907
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are pleased to commend Norm Meier for his
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lifetime of service to his country, his students, and the
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Newark community; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Meier was drafted into the United States Army
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on May 24, 1967 and honorably served his nation during the
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Vietnam War until his discharge on May 23, 1969; and

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WHEREAS, While serving in the military, Mr. Meier fought
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during the Tet Offensive, the Battle of Loc Ninh, and the
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September 14, 1968 battle at Hill 222; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Meier served alongside fellow soldier Terry
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Richardson, who was posthumously awarded the Congressional
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Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of
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Hill 222; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Meier was recognized by President Donald J.
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Trump during the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony for
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Terry Richardson on March 2, 2026, bringing national attention
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to Mr. Meier's courage and service; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Meier's military decorations include the

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Purple Heart, two Bronze Star Medals, two Army Commendation
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Medals, two Unit Commendations, and the Air Medal; and

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WHEREAS, Following his military service, Mr. Meier
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dedicated 31 years to Newark Community High School, where he
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taught Industrial Arts, later known as Industrial Technology,
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and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD); and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Meier also devoted 25 years to coaching young
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athletes, including 17 years coaching baseball and eight years
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coaching softball; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Meier was inducted into the Newark Community
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High School Hall of Fame in 2008 and was further recognized by
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the Illinois Coaches Association as the 2008 Class 1A Softball
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Coach of the Year; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Meier and his wife, Barb, have been married
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for 53 years; they are the proud parents of Todd, Jill, and Amy
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and have nine grandchildren; 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 commend and thank Norm Meier for his courageous military
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service, his decades of dedication to education and coaching,
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and his lasting impact on the Newark community; and be it

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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Mr. Meier as a symbol of our respect and
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appreciation.

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