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By:  Rose                                                         H.R. No. 36 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of John Allen McCarty on June 15, 2003, 
at the age of 88, has brought a great loss to the family and friends 
of this esteemed Henly resident; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the U.S. Army during World War II, he was 
captured by enemy troops while stationed in the Philippines, but 
bolstered by his faith and indomitable spirit, he survived the 
Bataan Death March and subsequent captivity; attributing his 
survival in part to the prayers of his mother, Mr. McCarty honored 
her as well as the mothers whose sons never returned from the war by 
giving them flowers each year on Mother's Day; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his meritorious service to his 
nation, this courageous soldier was awarded two Purple Hearts and 
two Bronze Stars, and he was also decorated by the Philippine 
government; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. McCarty was a man of many talents, having 
achieved success in the recreation industry during his 18 years as a 
Galveston County resident and as a rancher in Henly; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were fortunate to share the friendship of 
Mr. McCarty will long miss his presence, but his remarkable spirit 
lives on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched during his 
time on this earth; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
John Allen McCarty and extend sincere sympathy to his family: to his 
daughter, Chris; to his granddaughter, Emily McCarty; to his 
sisters-in-law, June and Jerry McCarty; and to the other relatives 
and many friends of this beloved man; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John 
Allen McCarty.