81R27432 JNC-D
By: Patrick H.R. No. 2323
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the death of U.S. Army Specialist Jermaine Donnell Franklin of
Arlington, who died on November 9, 2007, at the age of 22; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Specialist
Franklin lost his life while bravely serving his country in Iraq;
and
WHEREAS, Known for his fine sense of humor and his way with
children, Specialist Franklin admired his grandfather and father,
both of whom served this country in battle, and he proudly followed
in their footsteps when he joined the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have men and
women whose love for their country inspires them to take up military
service, yet the tragic death of this young soldier is a sobering
reminder of the cost of war; Specialist Franklin embodied the
highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and those who knew and
loved 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 Specialist
Jermaine Donnell Franklin 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 U.S. Army
Specialist Jermaine Donnell Franklin.