By:  Sims                                              S.R. No. 670
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, It is with great pride that the Texas Senate
    1-3  recognizes Jim Inks of Llano, Texas, for his meritorious
    1-4  contributions to the defense of our nation during World War II;
    1-5  and
    1-6        WHEREAS, On July 28, 1944, Jim was a member of the crew of
    1-7  a B24 bomber that was on a bombing mission to Ploesti when the
    1-8  airplane was severely damaged over the target; two of the crew
    1-9  members bailed out, but the remaining eight did everything possible
   1-10  to keep the bomber in the air; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, When it became apparent the airplane could not be
   1-12  saved, the others bailed out over occupied Yugoslavia and spent
   1-13  nearly a year evading the enemy; after V-E Day in 1945, the men were
   1-14  finally able to get out safely; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Of the original crew, six are still alive, and they
   1-16  are planning a reunion as guests of Jim Inks on his ranch in Llano
   1-17  where they will be treated to our famous Texas hospitality; the
   1-18  veterans will view some of the beautiful Texas hill country and
   1-19  its lakes and dine on succulent Texas barbecue; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Jim Inks and his comrades earned the gratitude
   1-21  of their countrymen, and the undaunted courage and extreme
   1-22  sacrifices of these American heroes are truly worthy of
   1-23  legislative commendation; now, therefore, be it
    2-1        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-2  74th Legislature, hereby express its deepest admiration to
    2-3  Jim Inks and extend best wishes for a most enjoyable reunion with
    2-4  his fellow crewmen; and, be it further
    2-5        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-6  Mr. Inks as an expression of the gratitude of the Texas Senate.
    2-7                               ______________________________________
    2-8                                       President of the Senate
    2-9                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-10                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-11                               on April 11, 1995.
   2-12                               ______________________________________
   2-13                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-14                               ______________________________________
   2-15                                        Member, Texas Senate