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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, On Memorial Day each May, citizens across our state |
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and nation come together for a day of solemn remembrance of those |
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servicemen and servicewomen who gave their lives in the line of |
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duty; and |
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WHEREAS, On May 27, 2023, the Fallen Heroes Memorial Service |
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will take place in the House chamber for the purpose of honoring all |
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members of the U.S. military killed in action and paying special |
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tribute to those from Texas who made the ultimate sacrifice for our |
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country; and |
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WHEREAS, This roll of honor includes U.S. Army Airborne |
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Sergeant Major James G. Sartor of Teague, U.S. Army Chief Warrant |
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Officer 2 David C. Knadle of Tarrant, U.S. Army Specialist Vincent |
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Sebastian Ibarria of San Antonio, Texas National Guard Sergeant |
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Bishop E. Evans of Arlington, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal |
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David L. Espinoza of Laredo, and U.S. Army Airborne Sergeant First |
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Class Javier Jaguar Gutierrez of San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, These brave men exemplified the highest ideals of |
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the United States armed forces, inspiring others with their |
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fortitude, tenacity, and courage, and they are indeed deserving of |
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the lasting gratitude of their fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay tribute to the lives of the Texas fallen heroes and |
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extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn their passing; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the family of each service member and that when the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do |
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so in memory of the Texas fallen heroes. |