H.R. No. 2554
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
of U.S. Army Corporal Jason K. LaFleur, who died on August 4, 2007,
at the age of 28; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division at Fort
Richardson, Alaska, Corporal LaFleur was killed when his vehicle
was struck by a roadside bomb in Hawr Rajab, Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Jason LaFleur was born in Houston on January 28,
1979, and raised in Lockhart, where he graduated from high school in
1997; he subsequently pursued studies at the University of
Mississippi and Southwest Texas State University before moving to
Durango, Colorado, where his father lived; in 2005, he enlisted in
the army and soon thrived as a member of the military; and
WHEREAS, This brave soldier earned numerous recognitions,
including the Army Commendation Medal, the Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service
Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal, among others; for his actions on
the day of his death, he was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star and
the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have men and
women whose love for their country inspires them to take up military
service, yet the tragic death of this dedicated young soldier is a
sobering reminder of the cost of war; Corporal Jason LaFleur
demonstrated unwavering dedication to duty and honor, and those who
loved him 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 life of U.S. Army Corporal
Jason LaFleur and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his mother and stepfather, Kei and Alan Torres; to his
father, Chuck LaFleur; to his siblings, Megan LaFleur, Shane
Wilcox, and Shannon Wilcox; to his niece, Maya Wilcox; 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 Jason K.
LaFleur.
Rose
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2554 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House