H.R. No. 2505
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Reuben
Marcus Fernandez III of Abilene suffered an immeasurable loss with
the death of this valiant soldier on October 11, 2008, at the age of
22; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, based out of Fort
Hood, Sergeant Fernandez lost his life while bravely serving his
country on his second tour of duty in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, The son of Aurora Flores Fernandez and the late
Reuben M. Fernandez, Jr., Marcus Fernandez graduated from Cooper
High School in 2004 and joined the Army soon after; he planned to
dedicate his life to the military and was highly decorated
throughout his career, earning the Army Commendation Medal, Army
Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Responsible, respectful, and strong-willed,
Sergeant Fernandez also had a lighthearted side and he was known for
his infectious laughter and expressive eyes; he always kept in
close contact with his family and friends, and he won the affection
of all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to our nation's
servicemen and servicewomen, whose courageous efforts and enormous
sacrifices are deserving of the deepest respect and gratitude;
through his unwavering dedication to duty and honor, Marcus
Fernandez embodied the highest ideals of the United States armed
forces, and those who knew him will forever hold 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. Army Sergeant
Reuben Marcus Fernandez III and extend sincere sympathy to his
mother, Aurora Flores Fernandez, to his sister, Stephanie, and 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 Marcus
Fernandez.
King of Taylor
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2505 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 24, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House