H.R. No. 1151
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The heroic military service of Skyler J. E. Barker
was recognized by Alaniz-Valentine Chapter 598 of the Military
Order of the Purple Heart at a ceremony aboard the USS Lexington in
Corpus Christi on February 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, One of our nation's highest military commendations,
the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who
have been wounded or killed in combat; the Military Order of the
Purple Heart is a veterans organization founded in 1932 that draws
its membership from individuals who have received the medal; and
WHEREAS, Purple Heart recipient Skyler J. E. Barker served
his nation in Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the U.S. Marine
Corps, and he was wounded in action on December 6, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barker was one of 16 living Purple Heart
recipients who were recognized at the ceremony in Corpus Christi,
along with two others who lost their lives in the line of duty;
among those paying tribute to the honorees were Brigadier General
James Mobley, Vietnam veteran J. R. Pena, and the color guard of the
W. B. Ray High School Naval Junior ROTC; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to Skyler
J. E. Barker for putting himself in harm's way to defend our
freedom, and his selfless efforts are a source of inspiration for
all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Skyler J. E. Barker on the occasion of his
recognition by Alaniz-Valentine Chapter 598 of the Military Order
of the Purple Heart and commend him for his sacrifice in behalf of
our nation; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Barker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1151 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House