SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1019
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Judge Carl Briscoe Bentley for his bravery in action
during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Following his enlistment and training in the
United States Army, Judge Bentley was shipped to the Pacific
island of Okinawa, the scene of some of the most ferocious
fighting in the Pacific theater of the war; and
WHEREAS, During the fight with Japanese soldiers for a
contested ridge, Judge Bentley rescued two American soldiers who
were stranded in a foxhole by enemy sniper fire by drawing the
sniper's attention away from his comrades and helping them to
escape; he was wounded during the effort, earning the first of
his two Purple Hearts, and he also received a Bronze Star for the
daring rescue; and
WHEREAS, Judge Bentley went on to receive a second Purple
Heart for wounds received when an artillery shell hit his
foxhole; during his time on Okinawa, he also earned several
battlefield promotions and served as squad leader; and
WHEREAS, Judge Bentley will be honored for his bravery by
the citizens of Fulshear at the Fulshear Friday Night
Independence Day Celebration, which is being held July 3, 2009;
he is truly deserving of recognition for his courage under fire
and his many contributions to his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Judge Carl Briscoe Bentley on his
courage and sacrifices on the field of battle during World War II
and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate