S*0854 Resolution, By F. Gilbert
 A Senate Resolution to honor the men and women of the United States Armed
 Forces from South Carolina who successfully and courageously defended our
 Country during Operation Desert Storm and to welcome them home.

   04/04/91  Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-7

April 4, 1991

S. 854

S. Printed 4/4/91--S.

Read the first time April 4, 1991.

A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA WHO SUCCESSFULLY AND COURAGEOUSLY DEFENDED OUR COUNTRY DURING OPERATION DESERT STORM AND TO WELCOME THEM HOME.

Whereas, the men and women of the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and the Air Force Reserves, the South Carolina National Guard and the regular United States Armed Forces have conducted themselves with unyielding loyalty and dedication to the United States of America during Operation Desert Storm; and

Whereas, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, as well as their families and friends, endured great hardship and sacrifice in an effort to thwart Iraq's naked aggression and tyranny; and

Whereas, the people of South Carolina rallied behind President George Bush in an effort to show their support for the United States troops in the Persian Gulf and sought a safe and swift return for the troops; and

Whereas, the United States Armed Forces and the other coalition forces presented the enemy with a strong unified body of troops whose professionalism and discipline crushed the will of the enemy troops who opposed them; and

Whereas, these soldiers fought with valor and a great spirit of determination and pride for their country; and

Whereas, many of the troops from South Carolina have returned and our citizens are proud of their performance and want to welcome them home; and

Whereas, these soldiers include SPC James Allen, USA; CPL Calonzo Black, USA; SSG Lonza Burgess, USA; SPC Kelvin P. Coker, USA; SGT George Coletrain, USN; A1C Cedric Davis, USAF; AZAN Eric Lee Dickson, USN; SGT Jimmy Ellis, USA; SGT Anthony Frison, USA; SPC Jamie Frison, USA; AN Landry Frison, USN; MSG Macy Gasque, II, USA; SPC Terrell Green, USA; ICFA Darrell Hanna, USN; SPC Preston Harrison, USA; SFC Jefferson Henneghan, USA; SGT Leon Henneghan, USA; SPC Kevin Hicks, USA; SPC Gary Houser, USA; SPC Norine Houser, USA; SGT Levi Jenkins, USA; MSGT Luther Ray Jones, USAF; SSGT Dewain Matthews, USMC; SSGT Gregory Matthews, USA; OS3 Robert Matthews, USN; SPC Angela McCullum, USA; SSGT Ronald McKithen, USAF; SPC Debra Paul, USA; SPC Tyrus Riley, USA; SSG Larry Robinson, USA; SPC Gregory Sargent, USA; PFC Marvin Singletary, USA; SPC Anthony Small, USA; SGT David Thomas, USA; TSGT Bernard Williams, USAF; and SSGT John Wright, USA. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the General Assembly and the people of South Carolina are grateful to the men and women of the Marine Corps, Navy, Army and the Air Force Reserves, the South Carolina National Guard and the regular United States Armed Forces for successfully and courageously defending our nation and hereby bestow upon them our highest honor and respect for their essential role in Operation Desert Storm and welcome them home with praises and open arms.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Eston Marchant, Adjutant General of South Carolina, and each of the soldiers named above.