H.C.R. No. 108
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of John P. Baca 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, A veteran of the United States Army, John Baca
served during the Vietnam War as a specialist fourth class with
Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division; while
on a night ambush mission, he realized that a platoon from his
company was under attack, and he led his recoilless rifle team
through a hail of enemy fire to come to their aid; a fragmentation
grenade was thrown into their midst, and without regard for his own
safety, he covered it with his steel helmet and fell on it as it
exploded, absorbing the lethal fragments and concussion; his
gallant and selfless action saved eight men from certain death or
grave injury; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, John Baca 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 John P. Baca 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. Baca 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. 108 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. 108 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