88R32987 CJM-D
By: Morales of Maverick H.R. No. 2496
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Erasmo Palos of
Eagle Pass gave his life in service to our nation on March 31, 1968,
at the age of 22; and
WHEREAS, The son of Agustin and Elena Palos, Erasmo Palos was
born on January 8, 1946, and he grew up with the companionship of
seven siblings, Guadalupe, Martha, Bertha, Elidia, Manuel, Elva,
and Daniel; he attended local schools, and during his youth, he
played baseball and participated in 4-H clubs; he also enjoyed a
rewarding career in the retail industry, and in his leisure time, he
liked to play guitar and sing; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Palos
joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966, and he completed his basic
training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California; he went
on to serve in the Philippines for a year, and he began a tour of
duty in South Vietnam on February 26, 1968; assigned to the
Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st
Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force, he was killed in
action at the Battle at Truoi River Bridge; he held the rank of
lance corporal at the time of his death; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Palos received the National Defense
Service Medal and the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, and his posthumous
military honors include the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam
Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of Vietnam
Meritorious Unit Citation, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the
Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon; he was also recognized in the
Vietnam War 50th Year Commemoration by President Barack Obama; and
WHEREAS, Serving with honor, courage, and dedication, Lance
Corporal Erasmo Palos embodied the highest ideals of the United
States armed forces, and for his immeasurable sacrifice, Americans
owe him a profound debt that the passage of time can never diminish;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lance Corporal
Erasmo Palos and commend his family for faithfully preserving his
legacy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Erasmo
Palos.