SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 57
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize retired United States Army Sergeant First Class
Gonzalo Garza for his service to this country; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brownsville, Sergeant Garza joined
the army on March 13, 1961, and over the succeeding 20 years, he
served three tours of duty in Germany and fought in Vietnam; his
military honors include the Purple Heart, the National Defense
Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge, among others; and
WHEREAS, After his first assignment in Germany, this
valiant and dedicated soldier trained at Fort Riley, Kansas, with
the Reconnaissance Platoon and was subsequently deployed to
Vietnam in 1966; and
WHEREAS, On April 1, 1967, Sergeant Garza was wounded by
enemy fire; he received treatment for two months in a hospital in
Japan and finished recuperating at Fort Sam Houston in San
Antonio; after his recovery, he was again assigned to Germany; he
retired from the army on October 31, 1981, after two decades of
distinguished service, and today, he lives with his wife,
Suzanne, in Cypress, Texas; and
WHEREAS, A man of strength and loyalty, Sergeant Garza
served his country with distinction, and his sacrifices on behalf
of all Americans are deserving of the gratitude of its citizens;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor retired
United States Army Sergeant First Class Gonzalo Garza for his
dedicated service and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Sergeant 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 12, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate