H.R. No. 171



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Frank Curre, Jr., of Waco is celebrating his 80th 
birthday on August 10, 2003, and this occasion will be commemorated 
with a special surprise party, hosted by the many friends, 
relatives, and admirers of this distinguished Texan; and
	WHEREAS, Born in 1923, Mr. Curre answered his country's call 
to duty at the dawn of World War II; he was stationed on the USS 
Tennessee in Pearl Harbor on the fateful morning of December 7, 
1941, and suffered burns during the Japanese raid on Battleship 
Row; in the months that followed, he was transferred to serve aboard 
the USS Petrof Bay, an aircraft carrier that played an instrumental 
role in the American victory in the Pacific theater, and he shared 
in the presidential unit citation that recognized the crew's 
extraordinary heroism in combat; and
	WHEREAS, On his return to civilian life, Mr. Curre was 
married to his sweetheart, the former Alma Louise Head, at a 
ceremony held on June 23, 1945; over the course of the next five 
decades, the couple worked hard to create a happy home life for 
their family, and together they enjoyed a strong partnership that 
grew in love and mutual respect with each passing day; and
	WHEREAS, An active member of the Waco community, he is the 
current president of the Chapter 10 Pearl Harbor Survivors 
Association; he visits local schools and colleges to share his 
firsthand account of the attack on Pearl Harbor, thereby helping 
young Texans to remember the human toll taken by that devastating 
war; and
	WHEREAS, An inspiration to all those who have the pleasure of 
knowing him, Mr. Curre is an outstanding patriot, noteworthy 
community leader, and beloved father whose many accomplishments are 
deserving of our most heartfelt praise and commendation; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Frank Curre, 
Jr., on the occasion of his 80th birthday and extend to him best 
wishes for continued happiness and success in all his endeavors; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Curre as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Mabry

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 171 was adopted by the House on July 
25, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House