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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives wish to recognize the career and legacy of 
4Major Edward Vattmann of the United States Army, who 
5exemplified a life of courage, leadership, and unwavering 
6dedication to the United States of America; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Major Vattmann, born in 1840, served with 
8distinction as a military officer, earning the respect of his 
9peers and soldiers for his strategic brilliance, steadfast 
10duty, and commitment to upholding peace; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Following the death of Sitting Bull, Major 
12Vattmann played a pivotal role in helping to negotiate and 
13resolve a peace treaty between the Seventh Cavalry and the 
14Sioux, easing tensions and preventing further conflict on the 
15frontier; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Major Vattmann's service extended beyond the 
17battlefield, including his solemn act of giving the last rites 
18to President William McKinley following his assassination; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Major Vattmann contributed to domestic harmony by 
20assisting in the resolution of the Pullman Strike in Chicago, 
21promoting labor peace during a time of national unrest; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Major Vattmann further demonstrated his 
2diplomatic skill by helping to mediate and resolve a land 
3dispute between the Catholic Church and the native peoples of 
4the Philippines; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Major Vattmann's career and life reflects a 
6profound commitment to fostering peace, civic responsibility, 
7and the values that define the American spirit; therefore, be 
8it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
10HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
11we recognize the extraordinary career and legacy of Major 
12Edward Vattmann of the United States Army, whose service to 
13his country and community represents the highest ideals of 
14courage, faith, and patriotism; and be it further
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
16presented to the Lake County Courthouse as an expression of 
17our respect and esteem for Major Vattman's courage and service 
18to the United States of America.