SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 136
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Roger
Garza, Jr., for his service to this country; and
WHEREAS, Chief Garza enlisted in the United States Navy on
February 25, 1955, after graduating mid-term from Brownsville
High School; he served the nation with distinction for 21 years,
retiring on February 25, 1976; and
WHEREAS, Among the many honors he received over the course
of his military career are a Navy Unit Citation, a National
Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, and multiple
Good Conduct Medals; and
WHEREAS, Chief Garza is among the long line of dedicated
men and women who have defended America's safety and democratic
ideals and whose selfless sacrifice and courage have left an
indelible mark on the world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor retired
United States Navy Chief Petty Officer Roger Garza, Jr., for his
dedicated service and extend to him sincere best wishes for all
his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Chief Garza as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 25, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate