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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 848
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dale Bottoms, who was the recipient of a French Legion |
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of Honour Award on April 6, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, The French Legion of Honour Award is France's |
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highest decoration; established to recognize eminent merits in |
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the service of France, the medal may be awarded to French |
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citizens or foreign nationals, whether military or civilian; |
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Mr. Bottoms, of Jewett, Texas, was one of seven to be honored |
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with the medal at the ceremony this April in Houston; the medal |
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was presented by Sujiro Seam, the Consul General of France; and |
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WHEREAS, Dale Bottoms was a member of that great generation |
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of young men who answered the call to serve their country during |
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World War II; he fought courageously on behalf of freedom for |
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France and all of Europe; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bottoms served on 30 missions as a B-24 flight |
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engineer waist gunner over France and Germany during the war, and |
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he was among those brave patriots who took part in the Normandy |
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Invasion on D-Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bottoms is a highly decorated veteran who |
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demonstrated spirit and selfless service on behalf of this nation |
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and its allies, and he set a lasting standard for courage and |
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patriotism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dale Bottoms for his distinguished |
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military service during World War II and congratulate him on |
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receiving a French Legion of Honour Award; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Schwertner |
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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 23, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |