83S20141 JH-D
By: Menendez H.C.R. No. 5
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss
of U.S. Air Force Captain Mark Tyler Voss of Boerne, who died on May
3, 2013, at the age of 27, while bravely serving his country; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron at
Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington, Captain Voss lost his life
in Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan; 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, Mark Tyler Voss 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,
2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Captain Mark
Tyler Voss 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. Air Force Captain Mark Tyler Voss.