H.R. No. 2325
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The friends and family of U.S. Marine Corporal James
Heath McRae of Springtown suffered an immeasurable loss with his
death on July 24, 2007, at the age of 22; and
WHEREAS, Corporal McRae was killed in Iraq while serving with
the 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd
Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force; and
WHEREAS, The beloved son of Rhonda and Bill McRae, Heath
McRae was born on July 6, 1985, and he learned at an early age to fix
fences, work cattle, and repair boat and car engines by watching and
working closely with his dad; he attended Springtown High School,
where he demonstrated a talent for music as a trombonist in the
marching and jazz bands; in his free time, he also enjoyed hunting
and fishing, and especially playing his guitar, and he was beloved
by his friends for his pranks and his memorable antics; and
WHEREAS, Corporal McRae earned a music scholarship to
Weatherford College, studying for a year before joining the marines
in December 2003; he was a diesel mechanic serving in Japan before
he was deployed to Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, James McRae inspired others with his leadership and
courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives of his loved
ones, they will forever carry his memory 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. Marine Corporal
James Heath McRae and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his parents, Rhonda and Bill McRae; to his sisters, Misty
Rix and Amy Styles; 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. Marine
Corporal James Heath McRae.
King of Parker
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2325 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House