By Hunter H.R. No. 913 76R15659 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 15, 1999, citizens across this state and 1-2 nation will celebrate Armed Forces Day and recognize the many 1-3 patriotic men and women who serve in the U.S. military; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Created in 1949 by President Harry S. Truman, Armed 1-5 Forces Day stemmed from the unification of all branches of service 1-6 under the Department of Defense, and was initiated to acknowledge 1-7 the vital work of the military services at home and across the 1-8 seas; and 1-9 WHEREAS, While honoring and acknowledging our servicemen and 1-10 servicewomen, the observance of Armed Forces Day has further helped 1-11 to expand public understanding of the role of the military in 1-12 civilian life and the types of jobs performed by military personnel 1-13 today; in addition, the day often affords members of the public a 1-14 unique opportunity to witness first-hand the state-of-the-art 1-15 equipment used to protect this nation's citizens; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Throughout our state's proud history, many dedicated 1-17 individuals who have been elected to serve in the Texas House of 1-18 Representatives have also protected the liberty of their fellow 1-19 citizens through military service; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Members of the house of representatives who have 1-21 served their nation with distinction in the armed forces include: 1-22 Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Leo Berman, U.S. Army; Captain Fred 1-23 Bosse, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Staff Sergeant Kim Brimer, 1-24 Texas Air National Guard; Corporal Warren Chisum, U.S. Army 2-1 Reserves; Captain Ron Clark, U.S. Army; Major Frank Corte, U.S. 2-2 Marine Reserves; Colonel David Counts, Texas Army National Guard; 2-3 Commander (Retired) Joe Crabb, Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. 2-4 Navy Reserves; Staff Sergeant Joe Deshotel, U.S. Air Force 2-5 Reserves; Second Lieutenant Kenn S. George, U.S. Army National 2-6 Guard; Corporal Tony Goolsby, U.S. Army; Sergeant Roberto 2-7 Gutierrez, U.S. Army; Private First Class Pat Haggerty, U.S. Army; 2-8 Airman Fred Hill, U.S. Air Force; Corporal Juan J. Hinojosa, U.S. 2-9 Marine Corps; Lieutenant Junior Grade Bob Hunter, U.S. Navy; 2-10 Lieutenant Carl Isett, U.S. Navy Reserves; First Lieutenant Charles 2-11 Jones, U.S. Army; Captain Rob Junell, U.S. Army; Sergeant David 2-12 Lengefeld, U.S. Army; Captain Jerry Madden, U.S. Army; Sergeant Jim 2-13 McReynolds, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves; Staff Sergeant Paul Moreno, 2-14 U.S. Marine Corps; Staff Sergeant Manny Najera, U.S. Air Force; 2-15 Major Rick Noriega, Texas Army National Guard; Captain Gene Seaman, 2-16 U.S. Army National Guard; Sergeant Bill Siebert, U.S. Army; 2-17 Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Bob Turner, U.S. Army and Texas Army 2-18 National Guard; Captain Carlos Uresti, U.S. Marine Corps; Ensign 2-19 Gary Walker, U.S. Navy; Captain Mike Wise, Texas Army National 2-20 Guard; and Petty Officer Second Class Ken Yarbrough, U.S. Navy; and 2-21 WHEREAS, Our democracy is only as strong as those we rely on 2-22 to protect and cherish it; on this notable occasion, it is indeed 2-23 appropriate to salute our distinguished colleagues and all the men 2-24 and women who have given of themselves to ensure that our country 2-25 and our way of life will continue to stand as a beacon of hope to 2-26 people the world over; now, therefore, be it 2-27 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 3-1 Legislature hereby commemorate Armed Forces Day 1999 and recognize 3-2 the members of this chamber who have served their nation in the 3-3 U.S. military.