H.R. No. 2509
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
of U.S. Army Specialist Kamisha Jane Block of Vidor, who died on
August 16, 2007, at the age of 20, while serving in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Jane and Jerry Block, Kamisha Block
was born in Vidor, where she won many friends with her kindness and
her outgoing personality; a valued member of Eastgate United
Pentecostal Church and a model student, she motivated her friends
to strive toward academic success as well; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Block dreamed of a career in law
enforcement; diligent and goal-oriented, she held babysitting jobs
and began working at a restaurant before graduating from Vidor High
School in 2005; in July of that year, she joined the army and served
proudly as a military police officer; and
WHEREAS, Before her deployment to Iraq, Specialist Block was
stationed in Korea, and in January 2007, she was assigned to the
401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion,
89th Military Police Brigade, based at Fort Hood; dedicated and
brave, she was affectionately known as "Wonder Woman" by her fellow
soldiers; her radiant smile and irrepressible humor brightened
difficult days, while her readiness to help others benefited many
fellow soldiers; her numerous decorations included the Bronze Star,
the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, and the
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Kamisha Block exemplified the highest ideals of the
U.S. armed forces; although her passing has left a void in the lives
of those who were fortunate enough to know her, they will forever
treasure their memories of this remarkable young woman; 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
Kamisha Jane Block and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her parents, Jerry and Jane Block; to her sister, Shonta
Godeaux; to her grandmother, Gertrude Stuckey; to her aunts and
uncles, Steve and Gayle Stuckey, Mary Vella, John and Jackie
Stuckey, Kathey and Floyd Byerley, Arlene and Doug Conn, Darlene
and Ray Gills, Wayne and Joy Stuckey, and Terry and Hope Stuckey; to
her nephew, Hyden Godeaux; and to her other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kamisha
Block.
Hamilton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2509 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 24, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House