SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Captain Chad R. Lewis for his outstanding service as a 
company commander in the United States Army; and

	WHEREAS, Captain Lewis is a native of Rolla, Missouri; he 
earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia,
and in 2002, he married Mary Anne Rodriguez; and

	WHEREAS, Chad Lewis was commissioned as a second lieutenant 
in aviation in 1996; he has served in Korea, at Fort Hood, Texas, 
and in Kuwait and Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom; he is currently 
the commander of Company C, 1-227th Aviation Regiment; and

	WHEREAS, Captain Lewis has been awarded the Bronze Star for 
his heroic actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom; he is also the 
recipient of the National Defense Service Ribbon, the Army 
Achievement Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Overseas 
Service Ribbon, and the Air Medal with Valor Device; and

	WHEREAS, A patriotic American who has served his country 
with distinction, Captain Lewis is an inspiration to all Texans; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend
Captain Chad R. Lewis for his exemplary military service; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Fraser




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 8, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate