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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The bomb and mine disposal profession was created
3in April 1941; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Members of explosive ordnance disposal
5organizations perform a dangerous and selfless task often
6without recognition, risking their lives on behalf of the
7United States of America; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The United States will forever be in debt to
9personnel in the profession of explosive ordnance disposal for
10their bravery and sacrifice in times of peace and war; and
 
11    WHEREAS, People in the United States should express their
12recognition and gratitude for members of the explosive ordnance
13disposal profession; and
 
14    WHEREAS, The first Saturday in May would be an appropriate
15date to observe as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day;
16therefore, be it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
18NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
19support the federal designation of National Explosive Ordnance
20Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in

 

 

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1the noble and self-sacrificing profession of explosive
2ordnance disposal in the United States Armed Forces.