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                            H.R. No. 2305


 R E S O L U T I O N
 WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
 Wesley Hunter suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of this
 valiant soldier on September 18, 2008, at the age of 28; and
 WHEREAS, Born on October 3, 1979, in Plainview to Bill and
 Kathy Hunter, Wesley Hunter enlisted in the army after graduating
 from Lockney High School in 1998; he served three years with the
 1/509 Infantry (Airborne) and later joined the Colorado National
 Guard; returning to active duty in 2004, he was assigned to the 1/71
 Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division, in Fort Drum, New York; and
 WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Hunter deployed to Iraq in August
 2005, and on February 26, 2006, his vehicle was struck by an
 explosive device; although seriously wounded himself and under
 continued fire, he bravely attempted to rescue two fellow soldiers
 and was later awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his
 heroism; and
 WHEREAS, A gifted artist, Staff Sergeant Hunter attended the
 Art Institute of Colorado in Denver; moreover, he was an Eagle Scout
 and an outdoors enthusiast, and he belonged to the Church of Christ;
 he married the former Rayanne Weese on July 26, 2004, in Colorado,
 and the couple were blessed with two children, Westlin and Tavie;
 and
 WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to our nation's
 servicemen and servicewomen, whose love for their country inspires
 them to take up military service; exemplifying the highest ideals
 of the U.S. armed forces, Wesley Hunter inspired others with his
 fortitude, tenacity, and courage; although his death has left a
 void in the lives of his loved ones, they will forever carry their
 memories of 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 Staff Sergeant Wesley
 Hunter and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to
 his wife, Rayanne Hunter; to his children, Westlin and Tavie
 Hunter; to his parents, Bill and Kathy Hunter; to his siblings,
 Mandy and Jeff Hunter; to his niece, Anna Hernandez; 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 Wesley
 Hunter.
 Heflin
 ______________________________
 Speaker of the House
 I certify that H.R. No. 2305 was unanimously adopted by a
 rising vote of the House on May 21, 2009.
 ______________________________
 Chief Clerk of the House