S*1181 Session 112 (1997-1998)
S*1181 Resolution, By Wilson, Drummond, Lander, Ryberg and Setzler
A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO
THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER HAROLD E.
(SPEEDY) WILSON, SR., USMC (RET.).
04/08/98 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-8
A SENATE RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE
LATE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER HAROLD E. (SPEEDY)
WILSON, SR., USMC (RET.).
Whereas, the members of the Senate were deeply saddened to learn
of the passing of Chief Warrant Officer Harold E. (Speedy) Wilson,
Sr., USMC (Ret.), and
Whereas, in a Marine Corps career that saw service in World War II,
the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam, he was awarded the Congressional
Medal of Honor, the nation's highest decoration for gallantry in
combat; and
Whereas, a complete list of Chief Warrant Officer Wilson's awards
and decorations include: The Bronze Star Medal with Combat
"V", the Purple Heart with four Gold Stars indicative of
five awards, two Presidential Unit Citations, the Good Conduct
Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign
Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the National Defense
Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with three battle stars, the
United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation,
the National Defense Service Medal with one star, Marine Corps
Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two stars,
Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Navy Achievement Medal
with Combat "V", Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit
Commendation Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon, and the
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; and
Whereas, upon retirement from the Marine Corps, he served with
great distinction with the Veterans Administration; and
Whereas, it is appropriate for members of the Senate to pause in their
deliberations so that they may honor the memory of a man whose life
was an exemplar of honor and courage in the service of our country
and add their voices to those extending sympathy to his family and
friends and expressing appreciation for his service and sacrifice.
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That, by this resolution, the members of the Senate express sympathy
to the family and many friends of the late Chief Warrant Officer
Harold E. (Speedy) Wilson, Sr., USMC (Ret.).
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the family of Chief Warrant Officer Harold E. Wilson, USMC (Ret.).
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