81R7190 JKB-D
By: Gattis H.R. No. 536
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Captain Robert Nolan of Georgetown returned to his
family on January 4, 2009, after an extended deployment spanning
462 days of faithful service in behalf of this nation; and
WHEREAS, Deployed in September 2007, Captain Nolan spent two
consecutive holiday seasons during his tour of duty away from his
loved ones, and his family welcomed him home to a house that was
still decorated for Christmas; and
WHEREAS, This courageous Texan was enthusiastically welcomed
at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport by his two children, Max
and Costa, and by his wife, Amy, who had been chronicling her
experiences for a local newspaper over the course of her husband's
absence; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to all of
the nation's military personnel, for they are called on to bear
great burdens, and they render service to their country that is
truly beyond measure; the efforts and sacrifice of these brave men
and women are most deserving of their fellow citizens' deepest
respect and gratitude; and
WHEREAS, Through his unfaltering devotion to duty, honor, and
this country, Robert Nolan embodies the highest ideals of the U.S.
Armed Forces, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in welcoming him
home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Captain Robert Nolan for his steadfast
service in this nation's behalf and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Captain Nolan as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.