88S31177(5) BK-D
By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 118
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Octavio A. Trujillo served his country with great
honor and distinction as a member of the United States military, and
he is being recognized for his contributions at the 27th Annual San
Elizario Veterans Day Celebration on November 11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Originally celebrated as Armistice Day in
recognition of the end of World War I, Veterans Day now honors all
who have served in the armed forces, including the former members of
the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast
Guard, and National Guard; by upholding America's foundational
values of selflessness and sacrifice, they have helped ensure that
our country's promise will endure for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Octavio
A. Trujillo joined the U.S. Air Force in 1966 and went on to
complete his enlistment at the rank of senior airman E-4 in 1970;
and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating exemplary dedication, Octavio
A. Trujillo upheld the highest ideals of the U.S. armed forces
during his years in uniform, and his fellow citizens owe him a
lasting debt of gratitude; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Octavio A. Trujillo
for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San
Elizario Veterans Day Celebration and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Trujillo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.