82S11073 MGR-D
By: Hughes H.C.R. No. 19
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Chief Warrant
Officer 2 Bradley Justin Gaudet of Gladewater have suffered a
grievous loss with his passing in Afghanistan on June 5, 2011, at
the age of 31; and
WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer Gaudet was assigned to the 1st
Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade,
10th Mountain Division; a Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot, he was
serving his first tour of duty in Afghanistan, having previously
completed two tours in Iraq; Chief Warrant Officer Gaudet was
mortally injured in a helicopter crash during combat operations in
Khost Province; and
WHEREAS, Brad Gaudet attended Gladewater High School, where
he played on numerous sports teams; he joined the army reserve
during his junior year and attended his first boot camp the
following summer; ever since childhood he had dreamed of becoming a
pilot, and after serving in the reserve he enlisted in the army,
where he was able to achieve his goal; at his home base, Fort Drum,
New York, he was assigned to the Sixth Cavalry Regiment, Squadron
Six; and
WHEREAS, This courageous, exuberant young man took the
challenges of his work in his stride; he was sustained in his
difficult mission by his strong faith and by his deep commitment to
advancing the cause of freedom; and
WHEREAS, Brad Gaudet was the devoted husband of Ginny Gaudet
and the proud father of two daughters, Tealie and Addison; and
WHEREAS, Through his unfaltering dedication to duty, his
fellow soldiers, and this country, Chief Warrant Officer Gaudet
reflected the highest ideals of the United States Army, and those
who shared in the warmth of his love and affection will forever hold
him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Chief Warrant
Officer 2 Bradley Justin Gaudet and extend sincere sympathy to the
members of his family: to his wife, Ginny Gaudet; to his daughters,
Tealie and Addison; to his mother and stepfather, Rhonda and Scott
Owens; to his father, Ronnie Gaudet; to his six siblings; and to his
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bradley Justin Gaudet.