H.R. No. 2469
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, United States Army Captain Robert Clayton Hinchman
of Angleton is an outstanding young American who is indeed worthy of
recognition for his accomplishments while serving in this nation's
armed forces; and
WHEREAS, A 2001 graduate of Angleton High School, Clayton
Hinchman accepted an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at
West Point, where he was commissioned a second lieutenant on
graduation; after serving as a rifle platoon leader for 22 months,
he was injured on May 10, 2008, losing a leg to a roadside bomb
during a night operations air assault mission northeast of Baghdad;
today, Captain Hinchman is once again leading an active life with
the assistance of a state-of-the-art computerized leg, and he is
continuing to serve as an officer while completing his recovery at
Walter Reed Army Medical Center; this strong and caring soldier
also recently spent time helping kindergarten students at a school
field day in his hometown; and
WHEREAS, Although the Purple Heart was one award he never
wanted to earn, Captain Clayton Hinchman is an inspiration to all
who know him, and he has earned the gratitude and admiration of his
fellow Americans for his remarkable strength, courage, and
patriotism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Captain Robert Clayton Hinchman for his
valiant service to our country 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 Captain Hinchman 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. 2469 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House