Page 1 of 2
Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 9
BY SENATOR PEACOCK
A RESOLUTION
To commend Lieutenant Colonel Harry Lazarus Jr. on being awarded the French Legion of
Merit medal by the Sons of the American Revolution.
WHEREAS, the French Legion of Merit medal was introduced in July 1804 and is
recognized as the first modern order of merit; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Harry Lazarus Jr. was awarded the medal in a
ceremony at a meeting of the Galvez chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in
Shreveport, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, it was bestowed to him by the Honorary Consul of France, Dana Krees;
and
WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Lazarus served in the 75
th
Infantry Division of the United States
Army in 1944, arriving in France to take part in the Battle of the Bulge; and
WHEREAS, he slept in houses, barns, and foxholes to protect himself from frigid
temperatures and snowstorms; and
WHEREAS, his valiant and courageous service contributed to the liberation of
France during World War II as a member of the 291
st
Infantry Regiment, and Lt. Col.
Lazarus participated in the entire campaign of his regiment, particularly to the Bastille de
la Poche Colmar and the assault through the Foret Domaniale on February 3, 1945; and
WHEREAS, at a young age, Lt. Col. Lazarus sacrificed to liberate France and
Europe; and
WHEREAS, his achievements and distinction make him worthy of emulation and
public recognition; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Harry Lazarus Jr. merits recognition for the deep
sense of pride he has brought to all who served alongside him and to those he touched with
his extraordinary honesty, integrity, and love of country; and SR NO. 9 ENROLLED
Page 2 of 2
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend in great measure upon citizens like
Lieutenant Colonel Harry Lazarus Jr. who bring tremendous pride and honor to their family,
friends, community, state, and nation.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Lieutenant Colonel Harry Lazarus Jr. on his
selection as a recipient of the distinguished French Legion of Merit medal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Lieutenant Colonel Harry Lazarus Jr.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE