SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 400
In Memory
of
Joseph Wayne Julien
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
residents of Benbrook in mourning the loss of retired veteran
Joseph Wayne Julien, who died February 9, 2013, at the age of 81;
and
WHEREAS, Born August 16, 1931, in Howe, Joe Julien spent
his early childhood in Texas; he later moved to Los Angeles and
attended John A. Francis Polytechnic High School; in 1948, at the
age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Air Force; he proudly
served his country for 26 years and attained the rank of Air Force
master sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Julien fought in both the Korean War and the
Vietnam War; while assigned to the 301st Air Refueling Squadron,
he completed 96 combat missions as a boom operator on KC-135s and
KC-97s; he retired in 1975 as first sergeant at Carswell Air
Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Julien was a life member of the Air Force
Sergeants Association and a proud member of the Benbrook Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post 10429; he also belonged to the Kansas Trap
Shooters Association and the Fort Worth Trap and Skeet Club; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his wife of 55 years, Coramae,
and to his son, daughter, granddaughter, and
great-granddaughter; he was beloved by many and admired for his
courageous attitude toward life, and he leaves behind memories
that will long be cherished by his friends and family; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Joseph Wayne Julien; 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 Joseph Julien.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate