H.C.R. No. 109
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Melvin Morris 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 staff sergeant with the U.S. Army 3rd Battalion of
the 4th Mobile Strike Force, Melvin Morris received the Medal of
Honor for his actions in Chi Lang, Vietnam, on September 17, 1969;
while serving as commander of a strike force, he learned that a
fellow team commander had been killed near an enemy bunker; in the
process of recovering the commander's body, Staff Sergeant Morris
helped two injured compatriots return to safety before charging
forward on the mission; subjecting himself to hostile fire, he
destroyed four enemy bunkers, and he was wounded three times while
carrying his fallen comrade to friendly lines; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, Melvin Morris 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 Melvin Morris 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. Morris 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. 109 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. 109 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