By Munoz                                               H.R. No. 923
       74R12964 WMS-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  Juan B. Alvarez for his exceptional service to his state and nation
    1-3  during World War II; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Born September 29, 1919, in Mission, this patriotic
    1-5  individual answered his country's call in the dark and uncertain
    1-6  days of World War II by enlisting in the United States Army; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, A member of Company B of the 413th Infantry, Private
    1-8  Alvarez displayed uncommon valor in service to his country and was
    1-9  wounded in action in November 1944; after recuperating from his
   1-10  injuries, he was honorably discharged in November of the following
   1-11  year; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, World War II unified Americans in sentiment and
   1-13  purpose to a greater extent than perhaps any other single event in
   1-14  our country's history, and nowhere was this feeling of national
   1-15  resolve more evident than in the magnificent performance of the men
   1-16  and women who served in our armed forces; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, It is indeed fitting that, as our nation joins with
   1-18  others across the globe in celebration of the 50th anniversary of
   1-19  the end of World War II, those brave American soldiers who fought
   1-20  in this momentous conflict be given special legislative recognition
   1-21  for their courageous deeds; now, therefore, be it
   1-22        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-23  Legislature hereby commend Juan B. Alvarez for his meritorious
   1-24  service to his country during World War II; and, be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-2  prepared for Mr. Alvarez as an expression of highest regard by the
    2-3  Texas House of Representatives.