H.R. No. 2307
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
at the loss of U.S. Army Specialist Thomas F. Duncan III of Rowlett,
who died on June 9, 2008, at the age of 21; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment,
based out of Fort Lewis, Washington, Specialist Duncan was killed
while bravely serving his country in Iraq as a machine gunner and
grenadier; 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, and their dedicated efforts and
enormous sacrifices are deserving of their fellow citizens' deepest
respect and gratitude; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Thomas Duncan inspired others with his commitment,
leadership, and courage; although his death has left a void in the
lives of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this
heroic Texan 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 Specialist Thomas F.
Duncan III and extend deepest sympathy to his family: to his wife,
Megan Duncan; to his mother, Amanda Duncan; to his father, Thomas
Duncan II; 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 Specialist
Thomas F. Duncan III.
Driver
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2307 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House