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| Honoring the late James Edison Groves III as the recipient of a 2013 Ohio Military Medal of Distinction. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio extend posthumous recognition to James Edison Groves III on receiving an Ohio Military Medal of Distinction, May 21, 2013; and |
| WHEREAS, James Groves was truly a remarkable individual, for he combined courage and dedication with tremendous strength and resolve during his loyal service with the United States Army. This prestigious honor is, indeed, a fitting tribute to him, and it is only appropriate that we commend him as a patriotic and hard-working American; and |
| WHEREAS, The family and friends of James Groves can be truly proud of the efforts he made to ensure freedom and justice for all people, and it is our sincere hope that his memory will be a source of comfort to those who loved and cherished him. The ultimate sacrifice he made to defend the ideals of democracy will stand as a monument to his personal character, and the world is a richer place for his having been in it; and |
| WHEREAS, The heroic traditions of our nation's armed forces are an important part of our heritage. Giving freely of his time, energy, and abilities far beyond what was required or expected, James Groves earned the respect and admiration of his comrades and the gratitude of Americans everywhere. Without question, he provided a valuable service to our country and established an example of accomplishment for others to emulate; therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, recognize the late James Edison Groves III on being presented with the Ohio Military Medal of Distinction; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the family of James Edison Groves III. |