H.R. No. 2583
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant
Chadrick Omar Domino of Ennis suffered an immeasurable loss with
his death on May 31, 2007, at the age of 23; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade
Combat Team), out of Fort Lewis, Washington, this brave soldier
joined the army in 2002; he was serving his second tour of duty in
Iraq when he was killed in combat during a patrol in Baghdad; he was
promoted posthumously to sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Domino's awards and decorations include
the Purple Heart, two Army Commendation Medals, a Meritorious Unit
Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and
the Combat Action Badge; and
WHEREAS, Chad Domino was born in Longview on June 21, 1983, to
Willis and Gloria Domino; he enjoyed comic books, music, dancing,
and good food; he also loved to play football and was a student of
karate; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Chadrick Domino inspired others with his courage and
fortitude, and 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 Chadrick
Domino and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
to his father, Willis Domino; to his mother, Gloria Fullylove
Domino; to his sister, Ursula Domino; to his grandmother, Mary
Brown; to his stepgrandmother, Maggie Taylor; to his grandfather,
Alford Fullylove; 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 Chad
Domino.
Merritt
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2583 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2009.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House