H.R. No. 2097
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
at the death of U.S. Army Sergeant Jonathan A. Markham of Bedford on
May 29, 2007, at the age of 22; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Markham was a cavalry scout with the 6th
Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, out of Fort Hood; deployed since October 2006, he
was killed by an improvised explosive device in Abu Sayda, Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Markham was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin,
on March 2, 1985, and he grew up in Germany, Arizona, and Texas,
following his stepfather's career in the army; answering his
nation's call to duty, he joined the army in May 2004; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, this brave soldier had
earned the rank of sergeant and was due to receive his stripes when
he returned to the United States; his commendations included the
Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the
Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Combat Action
Badge; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Jonathan Markham inspired others with his loyalty and
patriotism, and all who knew and loved him will forever carry his
memory 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 Sergeant Jonathan A.
Markham and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Stacey Markham; to his son, Daniel Allen
Markham; to his mother, Dawn Markham; to his stepfather, Steve
Bryan, and his wife, Kelly; to his father-in-law and mother-in-law,
Alex and Cindy Aguayo; 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 Jonathan A.
Markham.
Smith of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2097 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House