R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Sergeant Robert E. O'Malley has demonstrated

 1-2     exemplary allegiance to the United States of America and to the

 1-3     State of Texas, and the members of this chamber wish to bestow on

 1-4     him the title of Honorary Texan; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, A retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant

 1-6     O'Malley fought in Vietnam and is a recipient of America's Medal of

 1-7     Honor for his gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life

 1-8     above and beyond the call of duty; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, By placing his own life in jeopardy in order to

1-10     protect his squad, this heroic soldier has exemplified the

1-11     leadership skills and exceptional courage expected of individuals

1-12     who choose to become marines; his bravery in the face of enemy

1-13     fire, even after being wounded, allowed his comrades to safely

1-14     evacuate a hostile battleground, and this act has no doubt remained

1-15     in the minds of those men for many years; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Since relocating to Texas, this distinguished

1-17     veteran has established himself as one of Goldthwaite's most

1-18     respected citizens; his many accomplishments as a member of this

1-19     fine community have endeared him to his fellow residents and the

1-20     members of this chamber are proud to honor him at this time; now,

1-21     therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-23     Legislature hereby declare Robert E. O'Malley an Honorary Texan

1-24     with all the privileges and perquisites accorded those individuals

 2-1     actually born on our state's hallowed soil; and, be it further

 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-3     prepared for Sergeant O'Malley as formal proof of his new status.

                                                                     Merritt

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 740 was adopted by the House on May

         2, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House