SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 950
In Memory
of
William R. Moody
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of United States Army Specialist William R.
Moody, who died in the line of duty on June 18, 2013, at the age of
30, while serving his country in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, William Moody was an exemplary citizen who devoted
most of his adult life to military service; a 2002 graduate of
Burleson High School, he entered the United States Marine Corps
in 2003 and served two tours of duty in Iraq; he was honorably
discharged in 2007; and
WHEREAS, He married Lacy Long in 2008, and the couple was
blessed with three children, Alaysia Bre'an, Korben Parker, and
Graydon William, who were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Patriotic and committed to serving the nation, he
returned to military service and joined the United States Army;
he was a member of the 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,
43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, on deployment
to Afghanistan when he gave his last full measure of devotion to
his country; and
WHEREAS, His many decorations included the Army Commendation
Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the
Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals, and the National Defense
Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Specialist William Moody has become a part of the long
line of courageous men and women whose bravery and dedication to
duty and honor have left an indelible mark on the world; a young
man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to
others, and he was proud to serve his country and protect its
security and democratic ideals; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
his family, his many friends, and all who were privileged to share in
his life; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his ultimate sacrifice in the Global
War on Terror, Specialist William Moody is being posthumously
honored at a Joint Memorial Day Ceremony in the Texas House of
Representatives on May 23, 2015; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of William R. 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 William R. Moody.
Birdwell, Burton
Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez
Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez
Campbell Huffines Schwertner Campbell Huffines Schwertner
Campbell Huffines Schwertner
Creighton Huffman Seliger Creighton Huffman Seliger
Creighton Huffman Seliger
Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Galveston Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Galveston
Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Galveston
Eltife Lucio Taylor of Collin Eltife Lucio Taylor of Collin
Eltife Lucio Taylor of Collin
Estes Menéndez Uresti Estes Menéndez Uresti
Estes Menéndez Uresti
Fraser Nelson Watson Fraser Nelson Watson
Fraser Nelson Watson
Garcia Nichols West Garcia Nichols West
Garcia Nichols West
Hall Perry Whitmire Hall Perry Whitmire
Hall Perry Whitmire
Hancock Zaffirini Hancock Zaffirini
Hancock 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 21, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Bettencourt Hinojosa Rodríguez
Campbell Huffines Schwertner
Creighton Huffman Seliger
Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Galveston
Eltife Lucio Taylor of Collin
Estes Menéndez Uresti
Fraser Nelson Watson
Garcia Nichols West
Hall Perry Whitmire
Hancock Zaffirini