SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride
in recognizing the exceptional service that Sergeant James Eddie
Wright has rendered to his nation while serving in the United
States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, Now retired from active duty, Mr. Wright served
with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion as a scout
section leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom I; in 2004, he was
deployed again to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II
as assistant team leader of Company B, 1st Reconnaissance
Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force; and
WHEREAS, On April 7, 2004, Sergeant Wright's team came
under heavy enemy fire, including heavy machine guns, small arms,
mortars, and rocket-propelled grenades; he was engaged in
returning enemy fire with his squad automatic weapon when his
vehicle was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade; and
WHEREAS, Despite the loss of both hands and severe injuries
to his leg, Sergeant Wright was able to maintain his composure
and lead his men; he issued instructions on how to remove his
radio and call for support and pointed out the location of enemy
machine gun emplacements; and
WHEREAS, For his exceptional courage under fire and
dedication to duty, he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat
Distinguishing Device; over the course of his career, he received
numerous other awards and decorations, including the Purple
Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Meritorious
Mast; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mr. Wright serves as a spokesman and
advocate for several veterans' organizations, including the
Semper Fi Fund and Helping a Hero, and he works for International
Preparedness Associates, Incorporated, a recognized leader in
providing mission-critical services and products to the
special-operations community; it is truly fitting that he be
recognized for his bravery, his determination, and his devotion
to duty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend James Eddie Wright on his
extraordinary service to our nation 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 gratitude and esteem from the Texas Senate.
Williams
Birdwell Harris Rodriguez Birdwell Harris Rodriguez
Birdwell Harris Rodriguez
Carona Hegar Seliger Carona Hegar Seliger
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Shapiro Davis Hinojosa Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Shapiro
Deuell Huffman Uresti Deuell Huffman Uresti
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Ellis Lucio Watson Ellis Lucio Watson
Ellis Lucio Watson
Eltife Nelson Wentworth Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West Estes Nichols West
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Harris Rodriguez
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Shapiro
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Ellis Lucio Watson
Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini