H.R. No. 2066
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The death of United States Army Private First Class
Christopher Dane Adan of Eagle Pass on December 17, 2007, at the age
of 20, brought a great loss to the family and friends of this
esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, A skilled sniper and gifted cavalry scout, Private
Adan passed away while serving his country at Camp Casey in South
Korea; he was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade
Combat Team; his ability and dedication earned him the high regard
of his superiors and he was awarded two Army Achievement Medals and
an Army Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Adan was the son of Norma and Orlando
Adan and the beloved brother of Eric and Jacqui; born on January 14,
1987, he graduated from Eagle Pass High School and also attended
Southwest Texas Junior College and worked as a manager at
McDonald's before joining the army; in addition to participating in
the Striders program, the cross-country and track enthusiast
enjoyed skateboarding and rollerblading; and
WHEREAS, Caring and generous, Private Adan gave of his time
and talent as a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club; for the past
two years, the club has honored him with the Christopher Dane Adan
Race, a popular three-mile run for all elementary schools in Eagle
Pass; and
WHEREAS, Our state and nation are indeed fortunate in the
young men and women whose love of country leads them to military
duty, and although no words can diminish the pain of a young life
cut short, Christopher Adan will long be remembered for his
patriotism and for the positive difference he made in his
community; 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 Private
First Class Christopher Dane Adan and extend sincere sympathy to
his family members 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
Christopher Adan.
Castro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2066 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House