81R26227 CBE-D
By: Christian H.R. No. 2335
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the tragic loss of
U.S. Army Specialist Cory Joseph Bertrand of Center, who died in
Afghanistan on October 14, 2008, at the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 15, 1989, in Louisiana, Cory
Bertrand joined the military in January 2007 and was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Infantry Division, based at Fort Hood; he was killed when his
vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Bertrand was a courageous and highly
decorated soldier who received the Army Good Conduct Medal, the
National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the
Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart, among others; and
WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have men and
women whose love for their country inspires them to volunteer for
military service, yet the tragic death of this brave young man is a
sobering reminder of the cost of war; Specialist Bertrand 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
Cory Joseph Bertrand and extend deepest sympathy to the members of
his family: to his mother and stepfather, Charlotte and Matt Allen;
to his father, Ernie Nelams; to his brother, Austin Nelams; to his
grandparents, Mable Bertrand, Rose Nelams, and Johnny and Lillian
Allen; to his aunts, Melissa Bertrand and Kim Nelams; to his
stepbrothers, Luc and Zane Allen; to his stepsisters, Whitnee and
Sydnee Allen; 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 Cory Joseph
Bertrand.