Bill Text: GA HR264 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Zegers, Mr. Woodrow; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR264 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR264-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 264
By:
Representatives Franklin of the
43rd
and Wilkinson of the
52nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Mr. Woodrow Zegers and commending his exemplary service to this country; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Aloisious J. Zegers was born in Clifton, New Jersey, on April 22, 1918;
and
WHEREAS,
at the age of nine, Mr. Zeger's parents changed his first name from Aloisious to
Woodrow, in honor of the nation's 28th president, Woodrow Wilson;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Zegers was united in love and marriage to Margaret "Peggy" Ritschman on
February 14, 1942, this year celebrating their 67th anniversary;
and
WHEREAS,
after the birth of his first child, Mr. Zegers enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps following the outbreak of World War II, putting his life on hold in
order to place himself in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United
States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS,
for his bravery and heroism, Mr. Zegers was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds
received during combat with Japanese forces on the island of Okinawa on June 6,
1945; and
WHEREAS,
exemplifying the motto "Once a Marine, Always a Marine," Mr. Zegers continued to
uphold the courage, honor, and fortitude of a Marine following his honorable
discharge from the service and his return to civilian life as a chief mechanic
for the city of Clifton, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS,
upon his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Zegers moved to Georgia in order to provide
love, support, and guidance to the families of his two children, Carol and
Robert, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS,
while in Georgia, Mr. Zegers has played an instrumental role in the construction
of the National World War II Memorial, ensuring that the sacrifice of those who
fought in that war would be remembered and cherished for generations to
come.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Woodrow Zegers's efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated public service to the citizens of his country and family; and extend
to him and his family their most profound appreciation for all members of the
United States military who stand ever ready to lay the ultimate sacrifice upon
the altar of freedom.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this to Mr. Woodrow Zegers.
