H.C.R. No. 97
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Clarence Eugene
Sasser 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, U.S. Army Specialist Fifth Class Clarence Sasser
received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War
while serving as a medical aidman with the Headquarters Company of
the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division; after his
unit suffered more than 30 casualties in the first few minutes of an
air assault on a heavily fortified enemy position, Specialist
Sasser gallantly ran across an open rice paddy amid a hail of
bullets to tend to the injured; he continued to provide urgently
needed treatment under intense fire even after being badly wounded
himself in both legs and his left shoulder; he ultimately cared for
a group of comrades for five hours in desperate circumstances
before they were all evacuated; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, Clarence Eugene Sasser 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 Clarence Eugene Sasser 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. Sasser 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. 97 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. 97 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