SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
         WHEREAS, Bill Presson of Longview was presented with the
  Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of Korea on
  August 5, 2025; and
 
         WHEREAS, This prestigious accolade is presented to United
  States veterans of the Korean War as an expression of
  appreciation from the Korean government; a U.S. Army veteran,
  Mr. Presson first arrived in Korea in December 1952 as a second
  lieutenant assigned to the 13th Engineer Combat Battalion, 7th
  Infantry Division; his many duties included repairing bunkers,
  installing machine gun emplacements, and designing trenches to
  protect troops during the Battle of Pork Chop Hill; after North
  and South Korea agreed to a ceasefire on July 27, 1953, he served
  on the United Nations team that was tasked with building the
  demarcation line, or the Armistice Line, that separates the two
  nations; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Presson began his military career with the
  U.S. Air Force in December 1950, and the following year, he
  joined the U.S. Army; following his return to civilian life, he
  worked as an oil production engineer for the Cities Service
  Company, which is today known as CITGO; in all his endeavors, he
  has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Bonita, with whom he
  has shared a rewarding marriage that has spanned nearly 65 years;
  he is currently a resident of the Arabella of Longview Senior
  Living Center, where he is active in the Arabella Military
  Veterans Group; and
 
         WHEREAS, Bill Presson exemplified the highest ideals of
  the United States armed forces while carrying out his duties in
  the Korean War, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring him for
  his valiant service; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Bill
  Presson on receiving the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from
  the Republic of Korea and extend to him sincere best wishes for
  the future; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Presson as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on September 4, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate