H.R. No. 2308
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
at the loss of First Sergeant Jeffrey R. McKinney of Garland, who
died in Iraq on July 11, 2007, at the age of 40; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Sergeant
McKinney was a 19-year veteran of the U.S. Army; he was a loving
husband and father, known for his kindness and compassion; 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, Jeffrey McKinney 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 First Sergeant
Jeffrey R. McKinney and extend deepest sympathy to all those who
mourn his passing; 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 First
Sergeant Jeffrey R. McKinney.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2308 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House