H.R. No. 1303
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant First
Class Raymond Munden suffered an immeasurable loss with the death
of this valiant soldier on February 16, 2009, at the age of 35; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,
Sergeant Munden was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan;
and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of Mesquite High School, Raymond Munden
fulfilled a lifelong dream after his 1991 graduation when he joined
the military; despite the dangerous nature of his mission, he
remained devoted to serving his country throughout multiple tours
in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Munden was a loving husband to his wife,
Kelly, and a devoted father to his children, Gaven, Garrett,
Sydney, and Kailey; his family had eagerly anticipated his
stateside return, scheduled for March, when he was to assume a
training assignment at West Point; and
WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have men and
women whose love for their country inspires them to take up military
service, yet the tragic death of this brave young man is a sobering
reminder of the cost of war; Sergeant Raymond Munden embodied the
highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and those who knew and
loved him will forever carry him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Army Sergeant
Raymond Munden and extend deepest sympathy to his family: to his
wife, Kelly Munden; to his children, Gaven, Garrett, Sydney, and
Kailey Munden; to his mother and stepfather, Billie and Dwaine
Clark; to his father, Ralph Munden; to his brother, Brad Munden; and
to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant
Munden.
Miklos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1303 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House