H.R. No. 2543
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Joseph
Bradley Milledge suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of
this valiant soldier on October 5, 2007, at the age of 23; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry
Regiment, out of Vilseck, Germany, Sergeant Milledge was mortally
wounded by an improvised explosive device in Baghdad; he joined the
Army in 2004 and was serving his second tour of duty in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Joey Milledge was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on
February 3, 1984, to Carla and Jack Milledge; after graduating from
Glenwood High School in 2002, he moved to Point Blank in San Jacinto
County; devoted to his family, he enjoyed the love and support of
his wife, Amanda, and their son, Joseph; and
WHEREAS, A thoughtful and compassionate young man, Sergeant
Milledge loved to read about religion and philosophy, and he asked
his family to send him toys and clothing to distribute to Iraqi
children; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Milledge exemplified the highest ideals of
the U.S. armed forces and inspired others with his courage and
fortitude; although he is deeply missed, those who loved him will
forever carry 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 Sergeant Joseph
Milledge and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Amanda; to his son, Joseph Bradley Ryan
Milledge, Jr.; to his mother, Carla Milledge; to his father, Jack
Milledge; to his brothers, Eric and Nathan Milledge; to his
sisters, Mary Cooper and Jaclyn Dunkirk; and to his other relatives
and 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 Joseph
Milledge.
McReynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2543 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House