[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 51 Introduced in House (IH)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 51

 Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and 
                 expressing condolences on his passing.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 26, 2015

 Mr. Reed (for himself and Ms. Maxine Waters of California) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                    Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and 
                 expressing condolences on his passing.

Whereas Louis Silvie ``Lou'' Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917, to Anthony 
        and Louise Zamperini, in Olean, New York;
Whereas Louis Zamperini represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics in 
        Berlin as a distance runner;
Whereas Louis Zamperini graduated from the University of Southern California in 
        1940 and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941, earning 
        the rank of lieutenant;
Whereas in May 1943, Louis Zamperini's B-24 bomber malfunctioned and crashed 
        during a search-and-rescue mission over the Pacific Ocean, leaving him 
        and 2 other individuals stranded;
Whereas Louis Zamperini survived for 47 days adrift in a life raft with Second 
        Lieutenant Russell Phillips before being captured by Japanese forces and 
        placed in a prisoner of war camp;
Whereas for more than 2 years, during his imprisonment, Louis Zamperini endured 
        brutal treatment and forced labor with courage and resilience;
Whereas upon the conclusion of World War II, Louis Zamperini was released from 
        the prisoner of war camp in September 1945;
Whereas Louis Zamperini was promoted to captain and awarded multiple 
        distinguishing military honors, including the Purple Heart, the 
        Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Prisoner of War Medal;
Whereas Louis Zamperini was given the honor of carrying the Olympic flame in 
        1984, 1996, and 1998;
Whereas in the years after World War II, Louis Zamperini traveled as an 
        inspirational public speaker, using his experiences to inspire a message 
        of forgiveness;
Whereas the airport in Torrance, California, was named ``Zamperini Field'' in 
        honor of Louis Zamperini; and
Whereas Louis Zamperini leaves a legacy as a national hero and an inspiration to 
        future generations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis 
        Zamperini; and
            (2) extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the 
        family of Louis Zamperini.
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