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This resolution recognizes the significant contributions of General George C. Marshall to the Illinois National Guard and the State of Illinois, specifically commending his exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence during his tenure as senior instructor for the 33rd Division of the Illinois National Guard from 1933 to 1936. The resolution highlights how Marshall, then a colonel, instilled discipline, improved training efficiency by reducing paperwork and unrealistic drills, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading to the 33rd Division being deemed satisfactory by federal inspectors for the first time in years and setting a new standard for military readiness and professionalism. It also notes his instrumental role in testing and implementing new mobilization plans and his advocacy for capable young officers, ultimately leading to his promotion to brigadier general and later chief of staff of the U.S. Army, with a suitable copy of this resolution to be presented to the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team as a tribute to his enduring legacy.

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