H.C.R. No. 93
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Allen James Lynch 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 Vietnam War, U.S. Army Sergeant
Allen James Lynch earned the Medal of Honor for the gallantry he
demonstrated during a firefight near the village of My An while
serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry
Division; when his unit engaged a larger enemy force, he braved a
barrage of hostile gunfire to administer aid to three wounded
comrades; after felling two enemy soldiers, he carried the men he
was rescuing to a nearby trench, crossing a fire-swept area several
times; he then defended their position for two hours against the
encroaching enemy before once again carrying the wounded to a safer
location and helping secure their evacuation; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, Allen James Lynch 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 Allen James Lynch 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. Lynch 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. 93 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. 93 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