81R33951 JNC-D
By: Corte H.R. No. 2300
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
of U.S. Army Corporal Steven Ivan Candelo of Houston, who died on
March 26, 2008, at the age of 20; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry
Regiment, based at Vilseck, Germany, Corporal Candelo was killed
while bravely serving his country in Baghdad, Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 11, 1987, Steven Candelo graduated in
2005 from Elsik High School and subsequently became a proud member
of the army; known for his courage, wisdom, and drive, he already
owned his own home and was to be the first in his family to attend
college; and
WHEREAS, The military awards conferred on Corporal Candelo
include the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Time can never diminish the profound debt that
Americans owe to Steven Candelo for the service he undertook and the
sacrifice he rendered, and the thoughts and prayers of many go out
to the family of this beloved young man; he was a soldier of honor
and valor, and those who were privileged to know him will forever
carry him 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
Steven I. Candelo and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his parents, Alvaro Candelo and Julia Martinez; to his
sisters, Ivanna and Erica Candelo; to his fiance, Erica Vasquez;
and to his other relatives and many 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 U.S. Army
Corporal Steven Ivan Candelo.