81R23149 CBE-D
By: Fletcher H.R. No. 1273
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Specialist Blake Allen Fletcher of Tomball has
rendered valiant service in Iraq as a member of the United States
Army, and it is a pleasure to honor him while he is home in Texas on
leave; and
WHEREAS, The son of State Representative Allen Fletcher and
Penny Fletcher, Blake Fletcher entered the army in April 2007, and
following more than a year of training, including air assault
school, he deployed to Forward Operating Base Garry Owen, Iraq; he
is assigned to the 988th Military Police Company, 2-7 Cavalry
Division out of Fort Hood and is scheduled to complete his
deployment in August 2009; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Fletcher hopes to build on his military
experience to pursue a career in law enforcement, fulfilling a
long-held dream to follow in his father's footsteps; he began
working toward this goal as a member of ROTC in high school, and he
was recognized by the Tomball chapter of the VFW with the Top Gun
medal for marksmanship; in addition, he is interested in attending
airborne school and receiving training to work with canines; and
WHEREAS, An outdoor enthusiast, Specialist Fletcher enjoys
riding four-wheelers, hunting, and fishing, and in one hunting trip
alone, shot a turkey, a deer, and a bobcat; moreover, he has been
riding motorcycles since the age of 10; and
WHEREAS, Through his bravery, professionalism, and devotion
to duty, Specialist Fletcher embodies the highest ideals of the
United States Army, and he is indeed deserving of his fellow
citizens' deep respect and appreciation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Specialist Blake Allen Fletcher for his
exemplary service to his country and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success in all of his endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Specialist Fletcher as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.