81R7455 BPG-D
By: Darby H.R. No. 520
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens of San Angelo are honoring United States
Navy veteran Jerry Kelley with a plaque at the Admiral Nimitz Museum
of the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg; and
WHEREAS, The son of Grover and Addie Kelley, Jerry Kelley was
born near Christoval on February 17, 1928; he attended public
schools and went on to attend Victoria Junior College; and
WHEREAS, This brave American served his country during World
War II as a boatswain's mate, third class, aboard the USS LSM-447,
participating in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign; he also served
during the Korean War; his decorations include the Asiatic-Pacific
Campaign Medal with one star, the American Area Campaign Medal, the
Japanese Occupation Medal, and the Navy Good Conduct Medal; and
WHEREAS, After he completed his wartime service, Mr. Kelley
went on to hold increasingly responsible positions in the
circulation departments of Harte-Hanks newspapers in a number of
Texas cities, and he continues to be active in advertising sales;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Kelley is supported in all
his endeavors by his wife, Mary, his sons, Jerry and David, and his
daughter, Kathleen, as well as by a loving extended family that
includes six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe an immeasurable debt to their military
personnel, whose brave and steadfast efforts have long secured this
nation's treasured freedom, and it is indeed fitting to recognize
Jerry Kelley for his distinguished service in two wars; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Kelley on the dedication of a
plaque in his honor at the Admiral Nimitz Museum and commend him for
his service in the United States Navy during World War II and the
Korean War; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kelley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.