83R28729(2) MGR-D
By: Menendez H.C.R. No. 134
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Clayton R. Beauchamp of
Weatherford, who died while bravely serving his country on August
7, 2012, at the age of 21; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
Regimental Combat Team 6, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine
Expeditionary Force (Forward), Camp Pendleton, California, Petty
Officer Third Class Beauchamp lost his life in Helmand Province,
Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to this
nation's servicemen and servicewomen, who make immeasurable
sacrifices for their country and who risk their very lives in its
behalf; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Clayton R. Beauchamp inspired others with his fortitude,
tenacity, and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives
of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic
Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Petty Officer Third Class Clayton
R. Beauchamp and extend sincere 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Clayton R. Beauchamp.