H.C.R. No. 180
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-2  honor Lieutenant General Everett Seldon Simpson for his
    1-3  distinguished service to this state and nation as a member of the
    1-4  United States armed forces; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A native Texan, this inspirational individual joined
    1-6  the Texas National Guard in 1933, having already attained his
    1-7  bachelor's and law degrees, and was commissioned a second
    1-8  lieutenant in the renowned 36th Infantry Division; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, He demonstrated unflinching bravery in numerous
   1-10  combat assignments in the European Theater during World War II,
   1-11  which included perilous landing operations at Salerno, Italy, and
   1-12  in Southern France; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, For his many valorous actions as a combat soldier,
   1-14  he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion
   1-15  of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster,
   1-16  European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with six Stars and
   1-17  two Arrowheads, and the Croix de Guerre with Palm; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, After the end of World War II, Lieutenant General
   1-19  Simpson was awarded positions of increasingly higher rank in the
   1-20  Texas National Guard and he demonstrated unrivalled leadership,
   1-21  guidance, and professionalism as Commanding General of the 36th
   1-22  Infantry Division; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Throughout his storied career, Lieutenant General
   1-24  Simpson has exemplified the qualities of courage, duty, and honor
    2-1  that reflect the highest aspirations of those who take up arms in
    2-2  service to their country; as citizens throughout the land
    2-3  commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, it is
    2-4  an opportune time to commend this distinguished officer for his
    2-5  many notable achievements; now, therefore, be it
    2-6        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
    2-7  hereby honor and pay tribute to Lieutenant General Everett Seldon
    2-8  Simpson for his meritorious military service in behalf of his
    2-9  countrymen; and, be it further
   2-10        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-11  prepared for Lieutenant General Simpson as an expression of high
   2-12  regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.