Resolution congratulating former Bennington Acting Police Chief Wally Mattison on his centennial birthday.

The Vermont House of Representatives and Senate congratulate former Bennington Acting Police Chief Wally Mattison on his centennial birthday. Mattison served in World War II, was wounded in action, and received a Purple Heart and the French Medal of Honor. After his military service, he had a 40-year career with the Bennington Police Department, retiring as acting chief. A celebration was held in his honor, and a $1,000 scholarship in his name was established for aspiring law enforcement officers.

Resolution congratulating former Bennington Acting Police Chief Wally Mattison on his centennial birthday.

The Vermont House of Representatives and Senate congratulate former Bennington Acting Police Chief Wally Mattison on his centennial birthday. Mattison served in World War II, was wounded in action, and received a Purple Heart and the French Medal of Honor. After his military service, he had a 40-year career with the Bennington Police Department, retiring as acting chief. A celebration was held in his honor, and a $1,000 scholarship in his name was established for aspiring law enforcement officers.