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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 825
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of the late United States Marine Corps |
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General Oliver Prince Smith; and |
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WHEREAS, Oliver Prince Smith was born October 26, 1893; he |
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was a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II who took |
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part in numerous actions in the Pacific theater, including the |
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Cape Gloucester and Peleliu operations; and |
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WHEREAS, He earned great renown as commander of the 1st |
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Marine Division during the Korean War, notably for his command of |
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the division during the Inchon landing and for his actions prior |
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to and during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir; and |
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WHEREAS, General Smith and his 1st Marine Division, while |
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dealing with subzero temperatures, established supply points and |
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an airfield along the route to the Battle of Chosin Reservoir; |
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after the division was surrounded by vastly superior numbers at |
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Chosin, he directed the breakout and subsequent march to the |
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coast and earned the enduring respect and admiration of his |
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fellow Marines; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his illustrious career, |
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General Smith won numerous medals and commendations, including |
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the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, and the Legion |
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of Merit with Combat "V" and oak leaf cluster; he played a vital |
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role in the success of American military action in the Korean |
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War, and it is truly fitting that he be recognized for his |
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invaluable contributions to the war effort and to the United |
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States Marine Corps; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of General |
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Oliver Prince Smith; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of his outstanding contributions to the nation. |
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Uresti |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 3, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |