SLS 14RS-1913 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2014 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 107 BY SENATOR CLAITOR COMMENDATIONS. Commends Dr. William Kubricht III for his dedication and service to the Special Ops Survivors organization. A RESOLUTION1 To commend Dr. William Kubricht III for his dedication and service to the Special Ops2 Survivors organization.3 WHEREAS, Dr. William Kubricht III is a board-certified urologist in Baton Rouge,4 and serves as the 2014 board president of Special Ops Survivors; and5 WHEREAS, Special Ops Survivors is the only organization dedicated exclusively6 to serving surviving spouses of active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine special7 operations personnel who have died in combat or training since September 11, 2001; and8 WHEREAS, the goal of Special Ops Survivors is to assist each newly widowed9 spouse in getting reacclimated to life outside the military through an educational grant, other10 financial assistance, or through attendance at a survivors' conference, where those11 individuals can connect with other surviving spouses who have gone through, and overcome,12 similar tragedies; and13 WHEREAS, when he pulls on his combat boots, special uniform, helmet, and14 backpack, Dr. Kubricht is honoring the memory of fallen American solders who were part15 of United States Special Operations forces; and16 WHEREAS, he is part of a team of six that participates in mud runs inspired by17 military obstacle courses; and18 SR NO. 107 SLS 14RS-1913 ORIGINAL Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, each team member solicits donations on behalf of the organization's1 mission, while additional sponsors pay for uniforms and other costs associated with the2 races; and3 WHEREAS, each team member wears two service patches during the races in4 memory of the fallen solder he is honoring; and5 WHEREAS, one is given to the surviving spouse at the end of the race, while the6 team member keeps the second patch; and7 WHEREAS, the strength of Louisiana's communities and the overall vitality of8 American society depend in great measure upon the tireless dedication of people like Dr.9 William Kubricht III; and10 WHEREAS, Dr. Kubricht is an inspiration to his fellow citizens for the vital11 contributions he has made to the goals and mission of Special Ops Survivors, and he merits12 the highest commendation and most sincere appreciation for his service on behalf of the13 widowed spouses he assists, and for the tremendous pride, honor, and joy that he brings to14 all who know him.15 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana16 does hereby commend Dr. William Kubricht III for his service and dedication to those17 surviving spouses of active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine special operations18 personnel who died in combat or training since September 11, 2001, does hereby recognize19 and record for posterity the deep and abiding appreciation of his fellow citizens, for his20 exemplary service, and does hereby extend to him best wishes for success and happiness in21 all of his future endeavors.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Dr.23 William Kurbricht III.24 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Nancy Vicknair. DIGEST Claitor SR No. 107 Commends Dr. William Kubricht III for his dedication and service to the Special Ops Survivors organization.