By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 5  



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Sam Aguilera has faithfully served his 
fellow citizens for the past 13 years as a member of this nation's 
armed forces; and
	WHEREAS, Currently a gunnery sergeant with the U.S. Marine 
Corps, this outstanding serviceman has received numerous 
decorations for his conduct, including the Navy Achievement Medal, 
the Southwest Asia Medal, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal; and
	WHEREAS, Before beginning his career in uniform, he graduated 
second in his class from La Villa High School, where he participated 
in such challenging activities as football, track and field, and 
ready writing; and
	WHEREAS, His many achievements are a source of great pride to 
his wife, Aseneth Aguilera, his parents, Miqueas Aguilera and 
Raquel Ruiz, and his children, Samantha Rene, Sam, and Stephen 
Aguilera; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the course of his service in the Marine 
Corps, Sergeant Aguilera has remained steadfast in his commitment 
to helping preserve the liberties and freedoms all Americans hold 
dear, and Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized Sergeant 
Aguilera by authoring this resolution in his behalf during the 78th 
legislative session; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Sergeant Sam 
Aguilera on his exemplary military service and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Sergeant Aguilera as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.