86R15355 BK-D
By: Springer H.C.R. No. 113
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Robert J.
Modrzejewski 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 Marine Corps, Major
Modrzejewski served in Vietnam as a member of Company K in the 3rd
Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division; during Operation
Hastings, he led the soldiers of his unit to capture a stockpile of
ammunition and supplies, which provoked a fierce counterattack by
the North Vietnamese that lasted two and a half days; on the second
night, Major Modrzejewski was wounded in a close-quarters
firefight, but he crawled 200 meters to provide critically needed
ammunition to an exposed element of his command; his bravery did
much to boost the morale of his men in the midst of prolonged
fighting, and on the final day, they were able to repel the enemy's
assaults with the aid of strategic air and artillery strikes; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, Robert J. Modrzejewski 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 Robert J. Modrzejewski 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. Modrzejewski as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.