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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Former U.S. Army lieutenant Ross Novelli Sr. of |
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Galveston has received the French Legion of Honor in recognition of |
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his meritorious service in France during World War II; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Lieutenant |
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Novelli came ashore at Normandy with the 915th Field Artillery |
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Battalion of the 90th Infantry Division on the day after D-Day, |
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1944; and |
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WHEREAS, From that moment until the end of the war, |
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Lieutenant Novelli fought his way across Europe with his unit, |
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earning a Silver Star and helping to liberate France from years of |
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oppression and violence; and |
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WHEREAS, Now living in retirement in Galveston with his wife, |
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Pat, Mr. Novelli remains proud of his military service, hosting an |
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informal gathering of World War II veterans every week at his home |
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in Colony Park; and |
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WHEREAS, Ross Novelli endured the immeasurable hardships of |
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war with bravery and tenacity, and through his service he helped to |
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preserve the flame of liberty for millions of people; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Ross Novelli Sr. on his receipt of |
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the Legion of Honor and extend to him sincere appreciation for his |
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selfless and heroic efforts during a time of enormous peril; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Novelli as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |