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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize Corporal Titus Edgar Alexander for his patriotic 
service to the United States of America as a member of the armed 
forces; and
	WHEREAS, Titus Alexander is the son of Mae Collins Alexander 
and Willie Alexander and the grandson of Newton Isaac Collins, Jr.,
and Grace Kindell Collins; he attended Pilot Knob Elementary 
School, which his grandfather built for African-American children 
to attend; at the time, Travis County did not provide a school or a 
teacher to educate black children; and
	WHEREAS, Following the example set by his uncles, who served 
in their nation's military during World War I, Titus Alexander 
answered the call to come to the aid of his country during World 
War II; and
	WHEREAS, Corporal Alexander served with the 304th Aviation 
Squadron and was stationed at Kelly Air Force Base in Texas and at 
Tuskegee Army Air Force Base in Alabama, where he served in a 
medical unit; and
	WHEREAS, For distinguishing himself as a member of the 
military during World War II, Corporal Alexander was awarded the 
American Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World 
War II Victory Medal; and
	WHEREAS, Corporal Alexander and his family made many 
sacrifices during World War II, and he did not hesitate to step 
forward to serve his country and to defend the cause of human 
liberty; and

	WHEREAS, During the Collins and Rucker family reunion, 
which will take place in Austin from October 9 to October 12, 2003,
the Buffalo Soldiers Association will conduct a special ceremony 
to pay tribute to Titus and two other family members who served in 
our nation's armed forces; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend 
Corporal Titus Edgar Alexander for his courage as an American 
patriot and his admirable service to his country; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                         Barrientos, Ellis, West




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 21, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate