H.R. No. 1755
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The friends and family of U.S. Army Corporal David
McCormick suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of this
valiant soldier in Iraq on April 28, 2008, at the age of 26; and
WHEREAS, Corporal McCormick was killed while bravely serving
his second tour of duty with the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division; his
courageous efforts as an army specialist and cavalry scout earned
him such honors as the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon, as well as a Bronze Star and a
Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Bay City, David McCormick was
born on April 10, 1982, to Leo McCormick, Jr., and Anna McCormick;
he was known for his strong interest in history, his personal code
of honor, and his patriotism; he joined the army after graduating
from Bay City High School in 2000, and he planned to become a
commissioned officer in the U.S. Coast Guard and to earn a business
degree at Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the United States
armed forces, David McCormick inspired others with his fortitude,
tenacity, and courage, and those who were fortunate enough to know
him will forever carry memories of this heroic Texan 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 Corporal
David McCormick and extend sincere sympathy to his family: to his
mother, Anna June Staten McCormick; to his brother, Leo William
McCormick III; to his sisters, Kristy Davis and her husband, Kelly,
and Mary Ann Davis and her husband, Danny; to his uncle and aunt,
Robert and Carol Staten; to his nephew, Adam; and to his other
relatives and 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 David
McCormick.
Weber
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1755 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 11, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House