86R15357 CJM-D
By: Fallon S.C.R. No. 40
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Ronald E. Rosser 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 corporal in the U.S. Army 38th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division, Mr. Rosser received the Medal of Honor for
his actions in Korea on January 12, 1952; while taking part in an
assault on heavily fortified enemy hill positions, he disregarded
hostile fire to charge the hill three times and dispatch at least 13
enemy combatants; as his platoon withdrew, he made several trips
across open terrain under enemy fire to help remove wounded men,
despite his own injuries; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, Ronald Rosser 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 Ronald E. Rosser 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. Rosser as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.