SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 43 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sergeant Juan Carrion on the occasion of the statewide commemoration of Wounded Warrior Day at the State Capitol on January 24, 2011; and WHEREAS, Wounded Warrior Day is an opportunity for Texans everywhere to be reminded of the valor and dedication to freedom that the members of the United States armed forces have shown on behalf of our country; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Carrion was injured on November 4, 2010, while serving our nation in Operation Enduring Freedom; a valued member of the United States Army, he exhibited courage and dedication while defending our nation's democratic ideals; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Carrion was wounded while bravely carrying out his duties in service to our country, and he is truly deserving of recognition for his patriotism and his sacrifice; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Sergeant Juan Carrion on his bravery, his dedication to duty, and his sacrifice in the service of our nation and extend to him sincere gratitude for his dedication to our country and best wishes for all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte 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 Watson Duncan Jackson Watson Duncan Jackson Watson Ellis Lucio Wentworth Ellis Lucio Wentworth Ellis Lucio Wentworth Eltife Nelson West Eltife Nelson West Eltife Nelson West Estes Nichols Whitmire Estes Nichols Whitmire Estes Nichols Whitmire Fraser Ogden Williams Fraser Ogden Williams Fraser Ogden Williams Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini Dewhurst, President of the Senate ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 24, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate Birdwell Harris Rodriguez Carona Hegar Seliger Davis Hinojosa Shapiro Deuell Huffman Uresti Duncan Jackson Watson Ellis Lucio Wentworth Eltife Nelson West Estes Nichols Whitmire Fraser Ogden Williams Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini