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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF ARTHUR RAWERS' HONOR FLIGHT
WHEREAS, Arthur E. Rawers faithfully served the United States in World War II in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Dayton as a CL 105 in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters; and
WHEREAS, Arthur E. Rawers has been an integral part of the American Legion, serving as the Fifth District as Junior Vice Commander, Senior Vice Commander, and then ultimately as Commander; and
WHEREAS, Honor Flight Chicago thanks local veterans by sending them on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. to see the WWII Memorial completed in 2004; and
WHEREAS, throughout the day these men and women are overwhelmed by people who want to shake their hands, salute them, and just say thank you; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2013 Arthur Rawers will be part of Honor Flight Chicago.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County hereby thanks Arthur E. Rawers for all that he has given to our country and wishes him a safe journey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this resolution be tendered to Arthur E. Rawers in recognition of his courage, and that it also be spread upon the proceedings of this honorable body.
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