H.C.R. No. 107
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of James Allen Taylor
is being saluted as part of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City
Weekend in Gainesville; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2001, Gainesville's Medal of Honor
Host City Program acknowledges the heroism and sacrifice of
individuals who have earned the Medal of Honor, the nation's
highest military award for valor; each year, local citizens join
together to fund travel costs and other expenses to bring medal
recipients to the city for a special series of events; and
WHEREAS, During the Vietnam War, Captain Taylor was assigned
to Troop B of the United States Army's 1st Cavalry as an executive
officer; after a fortified position west of Que Son came under fire,
he witnessed an intense attack on an armored cavalry assault
vehicle, which left it in serious danger of exploding; at
tremendous risk to his own life, he rescued all of the wounded
crewmen just before their vehicle erupted into flames; Captain
Taylor was wounded while returning to his own vehicle, but he
continued with his mission and successfully moved the medical
evacuation landing zone closer to the front lines; he ultimately
saved the lives of several more soldiers who were riding in another
stricken vehicle and was able to drive them safely to the new
evacuation site; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, James Allen Taylor fulfilled the highest ideals of the United
States armed forces, and he has earned the lasting admiration of a
grateful nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to James Allen Taylor on the occasion of the 2019
Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville and commend him for
his exemplary service in the defense of our nation; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Taylor as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 107 was adopted by the House on
March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 107 was adopted by the Senate on
March 14, 2019, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor