SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195
In Memory
of
Miguel Villalon
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Specialist Miguel Villalon, an esteemed
young serviceman, who died January 11, 2020, at the age of 21; and
WHEREAS, Miguel Villalon was born on December 31, 1998, to
Jesus and Olivia Villalon; he was the brother of the late Jesus
Villalon Jr. and of Arnoldo and Antonio Fernandez; he was a man of
courage and generosity, and he served with distinction as a
member of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Miguel joined the army in 2018, and he completed
basic combat training and advanced individual training at Fort
Leonard Wood in Missouri; he then was stationed at Fort Bragg,
where he faithfully served as a combat engineer; and
WHEREAS, During his two years of service, Specialist
Villalon was deployed to Afghanistan, and he distinguished
himself for bravery in the line of duty; his decorations include
a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star Medal, an Army Commendation Medal,
an Army Achievement Medal, and a Combat Action Badge; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Miguel Villalon embodied the highest
standards of courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty; he was a
treasured member of his community, and he will long be remembered
with profound respect and admiration by all who were privileged
to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Miguel Villalon; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Miguel Villalon.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate