H.R. No. 1331
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Private First Class Gilbert Segura of Alice has
rendered valiant service in Iraq as a member of the United States
Army; and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of Alice High School, Private Segura
joined the U.S. Army shortly after he graduated in 2007; while he
was stationed in Scania, Iraq, he served as a gunner; he completed
his first tour of duty and returned home to Alice on February 16,
2009; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated soldier enjoys the love and support
of his relatives, Andy and Juanita Chavarria, Andres Chavarria III,
Jessica Chavarria, and Monica Chavarria, and his many friends; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to this country's
servicemen and servicewomen, for they are called on to bear great,
often unimaginable, burdens, and their service and sacrifice are
truly beyond measure; and
WHEREAS, In answering his nation's call to duty, Private
Segura has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and bravery, and
it is indeed a privilege to welcome him back to the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Private First Class Gilbert Segura for his
courageous service to his country and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Private Segura as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gonzalez Toureilles
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1331 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House