A Senate resolution​ honoring Jean L. DeCurtins.​ WHEREAS, those who bravely and selflessly risk their lives to protect our country's precious​ freedoms as part of our nation's military are deserving of special legislative recognition; and​ WHEREAS, on November 19, 1940, his 22nd birthday, Jean L. DeCurtins enlisted and was​ among 180 men who joined the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division before World​ War II. He is a decorated Army private first class who served in North Africa and Italy; and​ WHEREAS, Jean served in the heavy weapons company, Company D. He fought in 14​ engagements and six battles, in places that included North Africa and Italy, Hajeb El Ayoun, Sbiba,​ Fondouk, the Gothic Line, Bologna, Alife, Santa Maria Oliveto, Rome, and the Arno River; and​ WHEREAS, Jean was injured twice: in the hand during the Battle of Kasserine Pass in​ Tunisia; and in the head at the Anzio Beachhead in Italy, and he was awarded a Purple Heart; and​ WHEREAS, on December 26, 1944, Jean returned to Stillwater. Many of his friends did not​ return, but those who did formed the A&D Last Man's Club, which was named after the two​ companies the men belonged to in the war, Companies A and D; and​ WHEREAS, Jean enjoyed reminiscing with his friends and never missed a meeting, and​ now he is the last man left; and​ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it​ thanks Jean L. DeCurtins for his service and commends him for his years of exceptional, committed,​ courageous service to our nation as a member of the armed forces.​ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare an​ enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the Secretary's signature and that of the​ Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and transmit it to Jean L. DeCurtins.​ Cal R. Ludeman​ Paul E. Gazelka​ Secretary of the Senate​ Chair, Senate Committee on​ Rules and Administration​ Karin Housley​ State Senator, District 39​.