SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
In Memory
of
William R. Moody
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of United States Army Sergeant William R.
Moody, who died June 18, 2013, at the age of 30, while serving his
country in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Moody was a graduate of Burleson High
School and a member of the 68th Combat Sustainment Support
Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
based at Fort Carson, Colorado; he was serving his third tour of
duty in Afghanistan when he gave his last full measure of
devotion in service to his country; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Moody was a highly decorated soldier who
served his country with bravery, integrity, and honor; among his
many awards and citations are the Army Commendation Medal, the
Army Achievement Medal, the Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign Medal
with campaign star, and the National Defense Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, He joins the long line of brave men and women of
the American military whose selfless devotion and strength have
left a lasting mark on the world; he was committed to defending
the nation's safety, security, and democratic ideals; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, loyalty, and patriotism, he gave
generously to others, and his devotion to duty and enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, husband, and father, and he
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Sergeant William R. Moody:
his wife, Lacy Brooke Moody; his children, Graydon, Alaysia, and
Korben; his parents, Jeanette Stanley and William Moody; and his
siblings, Rion and Heather Avelar and Ivory and Bailey Moody;
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 Sergeant William R. Moody.
Birdwell
Campbell Hancock Schwertner Campbell Hancock Schwertner
Campbell Hancock Schwertner
Carona Hegar Seliger Carona Hegar Seliger
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Taylor Davis Hinojosa Taylor
Davis Hinojosa Taylor
Deuell Huffman Uresti Deuell Huffman Uresti
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Lucio Van de Putte Duncan Lucio Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Van de Putte
Ellis Nelson Watson Ellis Nelson Watson
Ellis Nelson Watson
Eltife Nichols West Eltife Nichols West
Eltife Nichols West
Estes Patrick Whitmire Estes Patrick Whitmire
Estes Patrick Whitmire
Fraser Paxton Williams Fraser Paxton Williams
Fraser Paxton Williams
Garcia Rodriguez Zaffirini Garcia Rodriguez Zaffirini
Garcia Rodriguez Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 11, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Campbell Hancock Schwertner
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Taylor
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Lucio Van de Putte
Ellis Nelson Watson
Eltife Nichols West
Estes Patrick Whitmire
Fraser Paxton Williams
Garcia Rodriguez Zaffirini