H.R. No. 1616
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, First Lieutenant John David Magri of the United
States Army returned home to Texas on March 17, 2009, following a
12-month deployment to Iraq, and he is indeed deserving of
recognition for his outstanding service in behalf of this nation;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Bogota, Colombia, to William and Martha
Magri, John Magri was raised in Houston; he began his military
career in August 2001, when he enlisted in the Texas National Guard;
after completing One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning,
Georgia, he was assigned as a rifleman and team leader with the 2nd
Battalion, 142nd Infantry, of the 36th Infantry Division; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Magri was accepted into the Simultaneous
Membership Program and enrolled in the Reserve Officer Training
Corps while completing his business administration studies at Texas
Tech University; following his graduation in May 2006, he completed
further military training and was then assigned to Bravo Company,
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, and took on the responsibilities of
mechanized infantry platoon leader and company executive officer;
and
WHEREAS, This courageous officer and his fellow soldiers were
deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and carried out
combat operations in Baghdad; in recognition of his exemplary
service, he has received the Bronze Star, the National Defense
Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and
Service Medals, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Army Service Ribbon,
the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Airborne Badge; he currently
serves as the commander of Bravo Company; and
WHEREAS, In his spare time, Lieutenant Magri enjoys outdoor
activities such as golf, hunting, and fishing; in addition, he is a
passionate fan of the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team and the
Houston Astros, and his timely return to the U.S. in spring 2009
allows him to keep close tabs on his favorite baseball team at the
start of a new season; and
WHEREAS, In his steadfast dedication to duty, Lieutenant John
D. Magri embodies the highest ideals of the United States armed
forces, and his admirable contributions to this nation's defense
have earned him the respect and appreciation of his fellow
citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to First Lieutenant John David Magri
for his service in Iraq and in his other military assignments and
extend to him a hearty welcome home to the Lone Star State; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Lieutenant Magri as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Maldonado
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1616 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House