1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1205 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Philip L. Jander 1-6 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes great pride in paying 1-7 tribute to the memory of First Lieutenant Philip L. Jander of the 1-8 United States Army Air Forces, who gave his life in service to this 1-9 nation during World War II; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born in May, 1919, he was a student at 1-11 The University of Texas and joined the United States armed forces, 1-12 answering his country's call to arms as a member of the 33rd Bomber 1-13 Squadron, 22nd Bomber Group, Medium; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Although his imperfect vision kept 1-15 Lieutenant Jander from flying aircraft, he became a bombardier 1-16 and was decorated with the Air Medal and Purple Heart; tragically, 1-17 his plane was shot down over the Pacific, adding to the heavy toll 1-18 of heartbreaking loss endured by so many American families during 1-19 the course of the war; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The generation of Americans that fought during 2-2 World War II preserved their nation's freedom for decades to come, 2-3 and Lieutenant Jander is an inspirational example of the bravery 2-4 and dedication to duty that were required to assure victory in that 2-5 conflict; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 77th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of 2-8 First Lieutenant Philip L. Jander and honor his valiant 2-9 military service during World War II. 2-10 Staples 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on May 25, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate