H.R. No. 2516
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army National Guard
Sergeant Christopher David Loza of San Angelo suffered an
immeasurable loss with his death on April 10, 2009, at the age of
24; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Loza was assigned to the 1st Squadron,
124th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th
Infantry Division, and he was deployed to Iraq in November 2008; and
WHEREAS, A native of Abilene, Chris Loza was born on August
11, 1984, to Amelia Nava and Martin Loza; he graduated from Abilene
High School in 2002 and went on to earn a degree in criminal justice
from Howard College; he hoped to one day serve his community as a
firefighter or police officer; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Loza was devoted to his family, including
his beloved wife, Kristena, and daughter, Iliana Alyse; he enjoyed
baseball and softball, was a valued member of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church for much of his life, and was admired by many for his courage
to stand up for his beliefs; 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, Christopher
Loza embodied the highest ideals of the United States armed forces,
and those who knew him will forever hold 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 National
Guard Sergeant Christopher David Loza and extend sincere sympathy
to the members of his family: to his wife, Kristena; to his
daughter, Iliana Alyse; to his parents, Martin and Katherine Loza
and Eugene and Amelia Gonzalez; 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
Christopher David Loza.
King of Taylor
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2516 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 24, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House