H.R. No. 2521
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
at the loss of U.S. Army Specialist Dustin Cody Jackson of
Arlington, who died on March 12, 2008, at the age of 21; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 350th Adjutant General Company in
Grand Prairie, Specialist Jackson was killed in Tallil, Iraq, when
his vehicle was struck by indirect fire; and
WHEREAS, Dustin Jackson demonstrated exceptional sympathy
and generosity from a young age and was especially concerned for the
homeless; moreover, he was known for his caring nature and ability
to see the good in everyone; he felt called to serve his country and
drew strength in his efforts from his large and devoted family,
including his wife, Michelle Jackson; and
WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have men and
women whose love of country leads them to military duty, and time
can never diminish the profound debt that Americans owe to Dustin
Jackson for the service he undertook and the sacrifice he rendered;
he was a soldier of honor and valor, and those who were fortunate
enough to share in his love and friendship will forever carry 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 memory of U.S. Army
Specialist Dustin Cody Jackson and extend sincere sympathy to the
members of his family: to his wife, Michelle Jackson; to his mother,
Ina Lea Jackson; to his father, Marc W. Jackson and his wife, Marti
DeCluitt; to his brother, Damon Jackson and his wife, Leslie; to his
sister, Krysta Myers; to his brother-in-law, Michael O'Reilly; to
his grandmother, Lella Mae Andrews; 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 Dustin Cody
Jackson.
Corte
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2521 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 24, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House