H.R. No. 279
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Private Andrew
Mark Krippner of Garland suffered an immeasurable loss with the
death of this beloved young man on May 23, 2011, at the age of 20;
and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Private
Krippner was killed while bravely serving his country in Kunar
Province, Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Born April 22, 1991, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Andrew
Krippner was the son of Kenneth and Pamela Krippner; he graduated
from June Shelton High School and enlisted in the army; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Andrew Krippner inspired others with his leadership and
service, and those who were fortunate enough to know him will always
remember his wonderful sense of humor and 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 Private Andrew Mark Krippner and extend deepest sympathy
to all those who mourn his passing; 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 Private
Andrew Mark Krippner.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 279 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House