SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 801
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor United States Air Force veteran Placido Salazar, who was
awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor and the Purple Heart and
has been recognized in a ceremony in his hometown of La Villa,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary war hero received the medals due to
his heroism in defense of the Bien Hoa Air Base in the Republic of
Vietnam during the Vietnam War; on April 27, 2013, he was honored
by his fellow Texans; and
WHEREAS, On the night of August 21, 1965, Airman First
Class Salazar acted selflessly when the air base was bombarded;
while he was on duty at the detachment command post, Airman
Salazar ran past the safety of the bunker to assist two senior
officers who were still in their mobile quarters and heavily
sedated, and he remained in the target area until the officers
were moved to safety; and
WHEREAS, Still under fire, Airman Salazar then proceeded
to the command post, which contained highly classified
documents, and guarded it against entry; during the attack,
approximately 300 enemy shells exploded and 29 personnel,
including Airman Salazar, were wounded and two airmen were
killed; and
WHEREAS, For his uncommon valor, the Texas veteran has
received a prestigious honor bestowed by the United States
military; his unwavering dedication to duty and his loyalty to
his fellow airmen are indeed praiseworthy, and he is highly
deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to retired United States Air
Force veteran Placido Salazar, who was awarded the Purple Heart
and who earned the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for his heroism
and extend to him sincere appreciation for his courageous
actions; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Placido Salazar as an expression of highest esteem from the Texas
Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate