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HR0907LRB104 21916 RMO 37808 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are pleased to commend Norm Meier for his 

4lifetime of service to his country, his students, and the 

5Newark community; and

6 WHEREAS, Mr. Meier was drafted into the United States Army 

7on May 24, 1967 and honorably served his nation during the 

8Vietnam War until his discharge on May 23, 1969; and

9 WHEREAS, While serving in the military, Mr. Meier fought 

10during the Tet Offensive, the Battle of Loc Ninh, and the 

11September 14, 1968 battle at Hill 222; and

12 WHEREAS, Mr. Meier served alongside fellow soldier Terry 

13Richardson, who was posthumously awarded the Congressional 

14Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of 

15Hill 222; and

16 WHEREAS, Mr. Meier was recognized by President Donald J. 

17Trump during the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony for 

18Terry Richardson on March 2, 2026, bringing national attention 

19to Mr. Meier's courage and service; and

20 WHEREAS, Mr. Meier's military decorations include the 

HR0907- 2 -LRB104 21916 RMO 37808 r

1Purple Heart, two Bronze Star Medals, two Army Commendation 

2Medals, two Unit Commendations, and the Air Medal; and

3 WHEREAS, Following his military service, Mr. Meier 

4dedicated 31 years to Newark Community High School, where he 

5taught Industrial Arts, later known as Industrial Technology, 

6and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD); and

7 WHEREAS, Mr. Meier also devoted 25 years to coaching young 

8athletes, including 17 years coaching baseball and eight years 

9coaching softball; and

10 WHEREAS, Mr. Meier was inducted into the Newark Community 

11High School Hall of Fame in 2008 and was further recognized by