SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84
In Memory
of
Nicholas P. Bellard
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Staff Sergeant Nicholas P. Bellard, of
the United States Army, who died June 13, 2011, at the age of 26,
while serving his country in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Nicholas Bellard joined the
military as a cavalry scout; he was serving in Iraq with the 6th
Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, based at Fort Hood; he died when an improvised
explosive device exploded near his unit, which was operating in
Wasit Province; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas grew up in Crowley, Louisiana, and moved
with his mother and three brothers to El Paso when he was 13 years
old; he met his wife, Veronica, in El Paso, and they lived in
Killeen with their 2-year-old daughter, Eva; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas was known for his integrity, his
intellect, and his positive outlook on life; he enlisted in the
Army nine years ago to have a steady job and help put his wife
through school, and he quickly realized that military service was
his true calling; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding soldier, Nicholas served his
country with courage and dedication; he received numerous
decorations for his meritorious service, and his patriotism and
devotion to duty are truly exemplary; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
and service of Staff Sergeant Nicholas P. Bellard and extend
sincere condolences to his bereaved family; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Staff Sergeant Nicholas P. Bellard.
Rodriguez Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Birdwell Harris Seliger Birdwell Harris Seliger
Birdwell Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro Carona Hegar Shapiro
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Uresti Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Watson Duncan Jackson Watson
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Lucio Wentworth Ellis Lucio Wentworth
Ellis Lucio Wentworth
Eltife Nelson West Eltife Nelson West
Eltife Nelson West
Estes Nichols Whitmire Estes Nichols Whitmire
Estes Nichols Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Williams Fraser Ogden Williams
Fraser Ogden Williams
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
Gallegos Patrick 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 June 22, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Rodriguez
Birdwell Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Lucio Wentworth
Eltife Nelson West
Estes Nichols Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Williams
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini