SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 848
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dale Bottoms, who was the recipient of a French Legion
of Honour Award on April 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The French Legion of Honour Award is France's
highest decoration; established to recognize eminent merits in
the service of France, the medal may be awarded to French
citizens or foreign nationals, whether military or civilian;
Mr. Bottoms, of Jewett, Texas, was one of seven to be honored
with the medal at the ceremony this April in Houston; the medal
was presented by Sujiro Seam, the Consul General of France; and
WHEREAS, Dale Bottoms was a member of that great generation
of young men who answered the call to serve their country during
World War II; he fought courageously on behalf of freedom for
France and all of Europe; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bottoms served on 30 missions as a B-24 flight
engineer waist gunner over France and Germany during the war, and
he was among those brave patriots who took part in the Normandy
Invasion on D-Day; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bottoms is a highly decorated veteran who
demonstrated spirit and selfless service on behalf of this nation
and its allies, and he set a lasting standard for courage and
patriotism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Dale Bottoms for his distinguished
military service during World War II and congratulate him on
receiving a French Legion of Honour Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate