82S11202 JNC-D
By: Marquez H.R. No. 253
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
Nicholas Price Bellard of El Paso suffered an immeasurable loss
with the death of this valiant soldier on June 13, 2011, at the age
of 26; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Staff Sergeant
Bellard was killed while bravely serving his second tour of duty in
Iraq; and
WHEREAS, A native of Crowley, Louisiana, Nicholas Bellard
moved to El Paso at the age of 13; after graduating from high
school, he joined the army in 2003, and his skill and dedication to
duty earned him many honors, including two Army Commendation
Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals,
and the National Defense Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Bellard was devoted to his family,
including his beloved wife, Veronica, and their two-year-old
daughter, Eva; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Nicholas Bellard inspired others with his leadership and
service, and those who were fortunate enough to know him will
forever carry his memory close in their hearts; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Nicholas Price Bellard and extend deepest
sympathy to his wife, Veronica, to his daughter, Eva, 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Army
Staff Sergeant Nicholas Price Bellard.