SR0764 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Major General Jack M. Frisbie of Waukegan on Wednesday, May 3, 2006; and

WHEREAS, General Frisbie was born on July 26, 1925, in Sioux City, Iowa; he married Shirley M. Haas in 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Morningside College in 1950 and completed the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance Graduate Program in 1965; and

WHEREAS, General Frisbie enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942; he participated in numerous heavy combat operations in the South and Central Pacific Theaters during the 30 months he served overseas; he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in November of 1949 via the Meritorious Commissioned Officer's Program; and

WHEREAS, He was again called to active duty in August of 1950 and served 18 months in combat operations in Korea with the First Marine Division; during that time, he was promoted to First Lieutenant; he joined the Organized Marine Corps Reserve and is one of the very few Marine Generals to ever command both ground and aviation units; he was promoted to Captain in July of 1953; and

WHEREAS, In 1957, as commanding officer of the 43rd Infantry Company, General Frisbie's unit was awarded the General William Clement Award as the most outstanding Infantry Company in the Marine Corps; in 1965, as Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, his unit was cited as the Nation's Largest and Best Trained Infantry Battalion; and

WHEREAS, He was promoted to Major in March of 1960 and to Lieutenant Colonel in September of 1965; General Frisbie served as Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 48, Fourth Marine Aircraft Wing, Glenview, from 1967 to 1969; the Marine Corps named his unit the Outstanding Combat Support Squadron of the Fourth Marine Aircraft Wing in 1969; and

WHEREAS, He was promoted to Colonel in July of 1970; during Maulex 1-73, he served as Commanding Officer of the 52nd Marine Amphibious Unit; in April of 1975, he was reassigned as Assistant Division Commander, 4th Marine Division; he was advanced to Brigadier General on June 3, 1975; in April of 1976, he became Commanding General, 4th Force Service Support Group, 4th Marine Division, and set a precedent of becoming the first Reserve General in the Marine Corps to ever take command of a major Marine Corps unit in peace time; and

WHEREAS, In March of 1978, President Jimmy Carter nominated General Frisbie for promotion to Major General; he was advanced on April 1, 1978, and reassigned as Special Assistant to the President for Reserve Affairs; on April 15, 1981, General Frisbie was reassigned as Deputy Chief of Staff for Reserve Affairs (Mobilization Designee); he served in this capacity until his retirement on September 1, 1984; and

WHEREAS, General Frisbie was elected National President of the Marine Corps Reserve Officer's Association in May of 1973; in June of 1979, he was elected Chairman of the Board; he is a past Vice President of the Navy League, and he served a three year tour as a member of the Marine Corps Reserve Policy Board; in October of 1978, the Secretary of the Navy appointed him President of the Policy Board; and

WHEREAS, On May 12, 1980, the Secretary of Defense appointed General Frisbie to a three year term as a member of the Armed Forces Policy Board; the Secretary of Navy, on March 1, 1983, appointed General Frisbie President of the Marine Corps Policy Board for the second time; the Illinois Chamber of Commerce presented General Frisbie the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his community work and leadership in Civic Affairs; he served on several Boards of Directors as an advisor or consultant; and

WHEREAS, An Investment Banker in civilian life, General Frisbie was the Vice President in charge of Midwest Operations for Chicago based John Nuveen and Company, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Major General Frisbie has been deeply felt by many, especially his four children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Major General Jack M. Frisbie, who served his country with honor and distinction, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.