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
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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 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