H.R. No. 2150
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sergeant First Class Gilbrando Garza of Alice has
rendered valiant service in Iraq as a member of the United States
Army; and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of Alice High School, Sergeant Garza
completed his second tour of duty in March 2008; assigned to the
First Brigade 5th Division Iraqi Army Transient Team in Diyala
Province, he served as an Iraqi Army Military Advisor, with
responsibility for training the Iraqi Army to become an independent
force in preparation for the coming transition; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Garza is currently based out of Fort
Raleigh, Kansas, and he is fortunate to enjoy the loving support of
proud parents Elmo and Aurora Garza, who will enjoy having him back
in Texas following his transfer to Fort Hood in June; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to the country's
servicemen and servicewomen, for they are called on to bear great,
often unimaginable, burdens, and their service and sacrifice are
truly beyond measure; and
WHEREAS, In answering his nation's call to duty, Sergeant
Garza has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and bravery, and it
is indeed a privilege to welcome him back to the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Sergeant First Class Gilbrando Garza for
his service in Iraq and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success in all of his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Sergeant Garza as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gonzalez Toureilles
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2150 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House