HR0716 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Staff Sergeant Jessie Bowman on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Marine Corps on September 5, 2015, after many years of service to his country; and

WHEREAS, SSgt. Jessie Bowman graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in 1994; on December 26, 1995, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps; and

WHEREAS, SSgt. Jessie Bowman attained various ranks throughout his tenure with the Marine Corps, having attained the rank of staff sergeant at the time of his retirement; he also served as a recruiter for 3 years; his job title upon the completion of his service will be Logistics Specialist; and

WHEREAS, During his 20 years in the Marine Corps, SSgt. Jessie Bowman was stationed in San Diego, California for most of his career, but also completed tours in Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Japan, and Iraq; and

WHEREAS, SSgt. Jessie Bowman serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Staff Sergeant Jessie Bowman on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to SSgt. Jessie Bowman as a symbol of our esteem and respect.