82R5799 MMS-D
By: Berman H.R. No. 159
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas
is pleased to recognize the men and women who have so honorably
served in the armed forces of our great nation and joins with all
Texans in observing January 24, 2011, as Wounded Warrior Day at the
Texas State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps,
and Air Force and their families have made extraordinary sacrifices
in behalf of our nation, both abroad and within our own borders; and
WHEREAS, Of the approximately 253,000 members of the United
States military who are currently deployed around the world, nearly
19,500 are from Texas, and of the more than 42,000 who have been
wounded in Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn
since 2001, over 3,600 have been from Texas; and
WHEREAS, We are privileged to honor today the wounded
warriors who have returned from these conflicts, including Sergeant
Juan Carrion, Sergeant Chris Goebel, Staff Sergeant Richard Groff,
Staff Sergeant Frank Lamar, Private First Class Kevin Macari, and
Major John J. Ploch; and
WHEREAS, These veterans have bravely and selflessly served in
defense of our nation and its democratic ideals; with silent
dedication and unmatched grit, they have ensured our safety and
security, and it is indeed fitting that their fellow citizens pay
tribute to their courageous efforts; and
WHEREAS, Although these veterans come from many different
communities and backgrounds, what divides them is much less than
what unites them--a deep and abiding love of their country; it was
for America and all Americans that they left their home and their
family and friends and put their lives at risk to guarantee the
continuation of those freedoms etched into the Declaration of
Independence and enshrined in our Constitution; and
WHEREAS, In protecting these freedoms, the members of our
military have demonstrated exemplary bravery, professionalism, and
commitment to duty, and they are truly deserving of special praise;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the wounded warriors of our nation for
their sacrifice, dedication, and patriotism and extend to these
valiant men and women the profound gratitude of all Texans.