H.R. No. 1757
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The friends and family of U.S. Army Sergeant First
Class Lawrence David Ezell suffered an immeasurable loss with the
death of this valiant soldier on April 20, 2008, at the age of 30;
and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Ezell was killed while bravely serving his
country as an explosive ordnance disposal specialist in Baghdad,
Iraq; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Tivy High School, Sergeant Ezell
worked at the Kerr County Jail and was a member of the Kerrville
armory of the Texas Army National Guard before joining the army; his
military service earned him such honors as the Bronze Star Medal,
Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Senior
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Ezell had previously served in Afghanistan
and was serving his second tour of duty in Iraq at the time of his
death; despite the dangerous nature of his mission, he remained
devoted to serving his country; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, David Ezell inspired others with his fortitude, tenacity,
and courage; although his passing leaves a void in the lives of
those who were fortunate to know him, they 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 Lawrence David Ezell
and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, Christy, to his son,
Tristan, and to all those who mourn his passing; 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 U.S. Army
Sergeant First Class Lawrence David Ezell.
Hilderbran
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1757 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 11, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House