Congratulating U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Lt. Col. George C. Carruthers of San Marcos on his 100th birthday.
Congratulating U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (Ret.) John Footman on his official receipt of the Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device and the Purple Heart for service in the Vietnam War.
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Pea.
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jerry L. Bell.
Commending Rick Grady for his service on the Plano City Council.
Commending Norris Batiste Jr. for his distinguished service as U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Texas.
Recognizing James Baylor for his service with the United States Army.
Congratulating former State Representative Jerry A. Madden on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Commending U.S. Army veterans Stephen Lucas, Larry Leonard, and William "Bill" Stevens for their distinguished service as guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Commending the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America for their important work.