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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. William Lawhorn on his dedicated service to the |
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people of Texas and to the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, Bill Lawhorn is a distinguished veteran of World |
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War II who is beloved and respected by the members of his |
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community, and his strength and valor have been a source of |
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inspiration to his family and friends; and |
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WHEREAS, Bill was a student at Rockwall High School during |
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the years of the Second World War; endowed with a patriotic |
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spirit and a love of country, he dreamed of becoming a pilot in |
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the United States military, and in 1944, he enlisted in the |
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United States Army Air Corps; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage and integrity, Bill was esteemed |
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by his fellow service members for his uncompromising work ethic |
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and dedication to duty; a shining example to others, he upheld |
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the highest standards of the United States Army Air Corps, and |
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when his squadron of 125 soldiers was disassembled, Bill was one |
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of only eight who were chosen to remain in the air corps; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his time in the military, Bill served |
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his countrymen and fellow soldiers with honor and distinction; at |
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the age of 97, Dr. Lawhorn has lived a remarkable life, and it is |
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truly fitting that he receive special recognition on his many |
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contributions to our state and nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize Dr. William |
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Lawhorn as a treasured Texan and extend to him sincere gratitude |
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for his service and best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |