SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Richard Valent 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, Richard Valent was injured on September 17, 1968, while serving our nation during the Vietnam War; a valued member of the United States Marine Corps, he exhibited courage and dedication while defending our nation's democratic ideals; and WHEREAS, Mr. Valent 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 Richard Valent on his bravery, his dedication to duty, and his sacrifice on behalf 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. Hinojosa Birdwell Harris Seliger Birdwell Harris Seliger Birdwell Harris Seliger Carona Hegar Shapiro Carona Hegar Shapiro Carona Hegar Shapiro Davis Huffman Uresti Davis Huffman Uresti Davis Huffman Uresti Deuell Jackson Van de Putte Deuell Jackson Van de Putte Deuell Jackson Van de Putte Duncan Lucio Watson Duncan Lucio Watson Duncan Lucio Watson Ellis Nelson Wentworth Ellis Nelson Wentworth Ellis Nelson Wentworth Eltife Nichols West Eltife Nichols West Eltife Nichols West Estes Ogden Whitmire Estes Ogden Whitmire Estes Ogden Whitmire Fraser Patrick Williams Fraser Patrick Williams Fraser Patrick Williams Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini Gallegos Rodriguez 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 Seliger Carona Hegar Shapiro Davis Huffman Uresti Deuell Jackson Van de Putte Duncan Lucio Watson Ellis Nelson Wentworth Eltife Nichols West Estes Ogden Whitmire Fraser Patrick Williams Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini