84R30748 JGH-D
By: King of Taylor H.C.R. No. 129
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On Memorial Day each May, citizens across our state
and nation come together for a day of solemn remembrance of those
servicemen and servicewomen who gave their lives in the line of
duty; and
WHEREAS, On May 23, 2015, the governor of the State of Texas
and members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives are
gathering in joint session for the Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial
Ceremony, in order to pay special tribute to those servicemembers
from Texas who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country; and
WHEREAS, This roll of honor includes U.S. Army Sergeant
Rafael Aguilar, U.S. Army Private Second Class Brandon Bennett,
U.S. Army Sergeant Stephanie Cardenas, U.S. Army Specialist Kevin
Cardoza, U.S. Army Specialist Christian J. Chandler, U.S. Army
Specialist Charles Clark, U.S. Army Specialist Kerry M. Danyluk,
U.S. Army Private Timothy Dovel, U.S. Army Specialist James Flores,
U.S. Army Private First Class Nicolas Garcia, U.S. Army Specialist
Keith E. Grace, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Samuel C. Hairston,
U.S. Army First Sergeant Thomas Harper, U.S. Army First Lieutenant
Nien Jen Lee, U.S. Army Private Alejandro Lopez, U.S. Army Sergeant
Anthony R. Maddox, U.S. Army Specialist William R. Moody, U.S. Army
Specialist Anthony Moralez, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joe A.
Nunez-Rodriguez, U.S. Army Sergeant Sharon Oldaker, U.S. Army
Captain Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel, U.S. Army Specialist Dominic
Poydras, U.S. Army First Sergeant Mario Quinones, U.S. Army Private
First Class Mariano M. Raymundo, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Job M.
Reigoux, U.S. Army Specialist Michael C. Roberts, U.S. Army Private
Wuilmer Rodriguez, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Alberto Segarra, U.S.
Army Staff Sergeant Michael H. Simpson, U.S. Navy Petty Officer
First Class James L. Smith, U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Thomas Z.
Spitzer, U.S. Army Specialist James Toliver, U.S. Army Staff
Sergeant Richard L. Vazquez, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Alex A.
Viola, and U.S. Army Sergeant Dawnyale Williams; and
WHEREAS, These brave men and women exemplified the highest
ideals of the United States armed forces, inspiring others with
their fortitude, tenacity, and courage, and they are indeed
deserving of the lasting gratitude of their fellow Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the lives of the Texas fallen heroes and
extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn their passing; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the family of each servicemember and that when the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do
so in memory of the Texas fallen heroes.