H.R. No. 2410
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark Alan Vaughn of Clute has rendered
outstanding service in Iraq as a member of the United States Army;
and
WHEREAS, Mark Vaughn enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 1,
2001, at the age of 17, following the notable military tradition set
by his grandfathers, Henry Jim Janik, who served in the U.S. Navy
during World War II, and Arnold Bernard Vaughn, Sr., who served in
the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Currently deployed for his third tour of duty in
Iraq, this brave soldier is serving as a tank mechanic with the
Bravo Company 115th Base Support Battalion Unit, and he is
considering re-enlisting for a third time on completion of the
tour; and
WHEREAS, During his visits home to the Lone Star State,
Sergeant Vaughn takes great pleasure in spending time outdoors,
hunting, fishing, and playing softball; a caring and devoted family
man, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Lindsey, his son,
Matthew Isaiah, and his parents, Arnold and Frances; moreover, he
is a tremendous source of pride for his fellow residents of Clute,
and in April 2009, the Brazoria County Cavalry honored him with a
celebratory send-off ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to
Sergeant Vaughn and to all of the country's military personnel, for
they are called on to bear great, often unimaginable, burdens, and
their service and sacrifices are truly beyond measure; through his
unfaltering dedication to duty, honor, and this nation, Sergeant
Vaughn embodies the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces, and he
has earned the lasting admiration and appreciation of all who know
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend U.S. Army Sergeant Mark Alan Vaughn for
his courageous and steadfast service in Iraq and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Sergeant Vaughn as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2410 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House