By Gutierrez H.R. No. 1213 76R17556 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, David Schultz of Harlingen gave his life for his 1-2 country and the cause of freedom, and although he is deeply missed, 1-3 his spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of all those whose 1-4 lives he touched; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This brave young man was serving as a soldier in the 1-6 United States Army during the Vietnam War when the helicopter he 1-7 was riding in was shot down, tragically ending his life at the age 1-8 of 18; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In an extraordinary humanitarian act, he had named 1-10 the Christian Youth Ranch, a program of the Grace Community Church 1-11 in Pharr, as the beneficiary of his life insurance policy; 1-12 Mr. Schultz had been highly active with the group and bequeathed 1-13 the money to construct a facility so that local youth would have a 1-14 place where they could find a purpose in life; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In 1998 Mr. Schultz's mother, Mrs. Truman Oliver, 1-16 became the second person in Texas to be issued the "Gold Star 1-17 Mother" memorial license plate, which is designed for mothers whose 1-18 children have made the ultimate sacrifice during a time of war; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Throughout his life David Schultz distinguished 1-20 himself as a young man of talent, compassion, and integrity, and it 1-21 is truly fitting to honor his memory at this time; now, therefore, 1-22 be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David Schultz and 2-1 join with the members of his family in honoring his memory; and, be 2-2 it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-5 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-6 David Schultz.