SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 676
In Memory
of
Dane R. Balcon
WHEREAS, United States Army Specialist Dane R. Balcon
served his country with uncommon valor, and his family, friends,
and fellow Americans suffered an immeasurable loss when he died
during a mission in Iraq on September 5, 2007, at the age of 19; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 27, 1988, at Luke Air Force Base in
Arizona, Dane Balcon hailed from a family with a proud tradition
of military service, with his father, mother, grandfather, and
two great-grandfathers having answered their nation's call to
duty in the armed forces; following his graduation from Sand
Creek High School, he enlisted in the army in 2007 as a fire
support specialist and received his training at Fort Sill,
Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Balcon's first assignment was to Fort
Hood as a member of the 3rd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Cavalry Division; he was deployed to Iraq in July 2007 and
courageously volunteered for a mission in the city of Balad on
the day he lost his life; during his brief but distinguished
career, he earned a number of commendations, including the Bronze
Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Combat
Action Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi
Campaign Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, This admired soldier left behind a devoted family
that continues to cherish his life and legacy; as a lasting
tribute to Specialist Balcon, a bill has been introduced to
dedicate a bridge in his name along State Highway 151 in San
Antonio, where his mother, Dr. Carla Sizer, and father, John
Balcon, now reside; and
WHEREAS, Although eight years have passed since Specialist
Dane Balcon died in action, time will never diminish the
sacrifice he made or the spirit of loyalty, bravery, and
selflessness he demonstrated throughout his life, and his memory
will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby pay special tribute to the memory of Army
Specialist Dane R. Balcon and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
surviving family members and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Specialist Dane Balcon.
Menéndez
Bettencourt Hall Rodríguez Bettencourt Hall Rodríguez
Bettencourt Hall Rodríguez
Birdwell Hancock Schwertner Birdwell Hancock Schwertner
Birdwell Hancock Schwertner
Burton Hinojosa Seliger Burton Hinojosa Seliger
Burton Hinojosa Seliger
Campbell Huffines Taylor of Galveston Campbell Huffines Taylor of Galveston
Campbell Huffines Taylor of Galveston
Creighton Huffman Taylor of Collin Creighton Huffman Taylor of Collin
Creighton Huffman Taylor of Collin
Ellis Kolkhorst Uresti Ellis Kolkhorst Uresti
Ellis Kolkhorst Uresti
Eltife Lucio Watson Eltife Lucio Watson
Eltife Lucio Watson
Estes Nelson West Estes Nelson West
Estes Nelson West
Fraser Nichols Whitmire Fraser Nichols Whitmire
Fraser Nichols Whitmire
Garcia Perry Zaffirini Garcia Perry Zaffirini
Garcia Perry Zaffirini
Patrick, 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 May 4, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Bettencourt Hall Rodríguez
Birdwell Hancock Schwertner
Burton Hinojosa Seliger
Campbell Huffines Taylor of Galveston
Creighton Huffman Taylor of Collin
Ellis Kolkhorst Uresti
Eltife Lucio Watson
Estes Nelson West
Fraser Nichols Whitmire
Garcia Perry Zaffirini